2 – 3
“Matías Dituro turns the ball into his own net following a Real Madrid free kick, gifting the visitors an early lead.”
“Kylian Mbappé doubles Real Madrid's lead with a clinical right-footed finish from the center of the box.”
Pivotal“Fresh off the bench impact, Abiel Osorio heads home from close range to pull Elche back into the match.”
Pivotal“Substitute Fer Niño completes the comeback, firing home from the right side of the box to level the score at 2-2.”
Pivotal“In the dying seconds, substitute Carlos Espí pounces from close range to restore Real Madrid's lead and win the game.”
Pivotal
Elche
Real Madrid
Outstanding performance
Real Madrid•AttackerReal Madrid looked comfortably in control for long stretches, riding an own goal and a clinical Mbappé finish to a 2-0 lead by the half-hour mark, dominating possession-light football with 20 shots to Elche's 11 and creating five big chances. But Elche, who actually held 56% possession and out-fouled their illustrious opponents 21-8 in a physical approach, found a way back through Abiel Osorio's header and Fer Niño's strike to level things at 2-2 with just seven minutes remaining. Real Madrid's bench proved decisive in the end, as substitute Carlos Espí popped up in stoppage time to restore the lead and snatch a dramatic 3-2 win. For Elche, the result will sting given the fightback, while Real Madrid's squad depth and killer instinct off the bench underline why they remain firmly in the title conversation.
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Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Josan of Elche.
JosanYellow CardJosan from Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Denzel Dumfries comes on for Yan Diomande.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
assist: Kylian Mbappé
Goal! Carlos Espí scores for Real Madrid with a right-footed shot from very close range. The score is now Elche 2, Real Madrid 3.
Attempt blocked. Endrick (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
Carlos Espí from Real Madrid misses the target with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. Jude Bellingham provided the assist.
Kylian Mbappé is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Foul committed by Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid.
Abiel Osorio from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Carlos Espí comes on for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jude Bellingham's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Endrick comes on for Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked.
assist: Josan
Goal! Fer Niño scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box. The match is now tied at 2-2.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay in the match at Elche.
Substitution for Elche: Josan comes on for Tete Morente.
Attempt missed. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
Foul committed by Lucas Cepeda of Elche.
Lucas CepedaYellow CardLucas Cepeda from Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Yan Diomande's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Real Madrid is blocked. Federico Valverde provided the assist.
Ibrahima KonatéYellow CardIbrahima Konaté of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul by Ibrahima Konaté of Real Madrid.
Abiel Osorio from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Lucas Cepeda
Goal! Elche 1, Real Madrid 2. Abiel Osorio scores for Elche with a header from very close range.
Substitution for Elche: Fer Niño comes on for Martim Neto.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Brahim Díaz comes on for Vinícius Júnior.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham comes on for Arda Güler.
Substitution for Elche: Rubén Sánchez comes on for Buba Sangaré.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Ibrahima Konaté from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the left. He was assisted by Arda Güler after a fast break.
Foul committed by Roy Revivo of Elche.
Attempt missed. Tete Morente from Elche takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the left.
Yan Diomande from Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Arda Güler from Real Madrid takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold after a corner.
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist.
Real Madrid have been awarded a corner after Lucas Cepeda concedes.
Foul committed by Roy Revivo of Elche.
Yan Diomande from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Martim Neto from Elche has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right that is close, but it goes just to the right. He was assisted by Thomas Lemar.
Substitution for Elche: Thomas Lemar comes on for Germán Valera.
Ibrahima Konaté from Real Madrid misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The chance was assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who delivered a cross after a set piece situation.
Substitution for Elche: Lucas Cepeda comes on for Marc Aguado.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Vinícius Júnior is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Attempt missed by Martim Neto from Elche, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Arda Güler from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo Villar commits a foul for Elche.
Abiel Osorio's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Tete Morente, who provided a headed pass.
Elche wins a corner after Ibrahima Konaté concedes.
Foul committed by Yan Diomande of Real Madrid.
Roy Revivo from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Vinícius Júnior is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Ibrahima Konaté from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Abiel Osorio of Elche.
Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. Yan Diomande provided the assist.
The second half begins with the score at Elche 0, Real Madrid 2.
First half ends with Real Madrid leading Elche 2-0.
Attempt missed. Tete Morente from Elche takes a right-footed shot from long range on the left.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Abiel Osorio from Elche, who had a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Kylian Mbappé is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Elche wins a corner after Marc Cucurella concedes.
Attempt missed. Arda Güler from Real Madrid had a left-footed shot from very close range that went to the left after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved.
Buba Sangaré from Elche commits a foul.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid.
assist: Yan Diomande
Goal! Real Madrid lead 2-0 against Elche. Kylian Mbappé scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Abiel Osorio of Elche.
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Germán Valera of Elche.
Marc Cucurella from Real Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
Marc Aguado of Elche commits a foul.
Arda Güler from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marc AguadoYellow CardMarc Aguado from Elche receives a yellow card.
Real Madrid win a corner after Germán Valera concedes.
Real Madrid win a corner after Germán Valera concedes.
Arda Güler from Real Madrid wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Arda Güler from Real Madrid hits the left post with a left-footed shot from outside the box during a direct free kick.
Own goal by Matías Dituro for Elche. The score is now Elche 0, Real Madrid 1.
Federico Valverde of Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Víctor Chust commits a foul for Elche.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
Buba Sangaré of Elche commits a foul.
Federico Valverde from Real Madrid commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Marc Aguado concedes.
Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Yan Diomande from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Roy Revivo of Elche.
Attempt missed by Abiel Osorio from Elche, who took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Abiel Osorio of Elche is caught offside.
Arda Güler from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Abiel Osorio of Elche.
Kylian Mbappé is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Buba Sangaré concedes.
Attempt saved. Dean Huijsen's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Matías Dituro. The chance was assisted by Arda Güler's cross.
Federico Valverde of Real Madrid is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo Villar of Elche commits a foul.
Attempt missed by Tete Morente from Elche, who took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Tete Morente from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Ibrahima Konaté of Real Madrid.
Marc Aguado from Elche commits a foul.
Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Germán Valera from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Martim Neto provided the assist.
Foul committed by Yan Diomande of Real Madrid.
Tete Morente from Elche wins a free kick on the left wing.
Yan DiomandeYellow CardYan Diomande of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
First half begins.
Winless Elche, rooted at the bottom of La Liga with just two points, host a rampant Real Madrid side chasing Barcelona at the top. Los Blancos have won four of their last five and will look to Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior to make quick work of a struggling home side.
