Real Madrid secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Elche on Tuesday evening at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, in a match that was part of the sixth round of the 2026-2027 La Liga season.
Real Madrid Triumphs Over Elche
Real Madrid started the match with intense offensive pressure in search of an opening goal, which came in the 25th minute through an own goal by Elche's Ditord, giving the royal team an early advantage.
The lead was soon doubled when French star Kylian Mbappé scored the second goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by Diomande, providing the Merengues with a comfortable lead before halftime.
In the second half, Elche managed to get back into the game, with Abel Osorio scoring to reduce the deficit in the 71st minute.
The home side continued to press, and Nino Fernandez equalized in the 83rd minute, igniting the match in its final minutes.
However, Real Madrid held firm to secure all three points, scoring the third goal to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win and continue their pursuit of the La Liga title.
Mbappé Continues to Shine with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé continued his impressive offensive performance for Real Madrid, adding another goal to his tally this season.
According to statistics, Mbappé has played 7 matches for Real Madrid this season, contributing to 9 goals, including both scoring and assisting.
His contributions have come across various competitions, showcasing his attacking impact in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid Competes with Barcelona for La Liga Top Spot
Real Madrid's points tally reached 15 after 6 rounds of the competition, keeping them in the race for the top of the La Liga standings.
The Merengues have recorded 5 victories and 1 defeat in their La Liga campaign, maintaining their position among the leading teams as they compete with Barcelona for the summit of the league.
Elche Faces Challenges at the Start of the Season
On the other hand, Elche continues to struggle at the beginning of the season, suffering another defeat against Real Madrid.
The team entered the sixth round without a win, managing only 2 draws and 3 losses in their first 5 matches, as they seek to improve their results in the upcoming games.
Real Madrid's Lineup Against Elche
Real Madrid's lineup for the match against Elche was as follows:
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.
Defense: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huysen, Marc Cucurella.
Midfield: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler.
Attack: Diomande, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
