Real Madrid visits Elche today in a crucial La Liga match for the 2025-2026 season. The match takes place at Elche’s home ground, where the hosts are eager to build on a promising start to the season. Meanwhile, Madrid aims to regain its winning momentum after a challenging period before the international break.
Real Madrid’s Recent Performance
Real Madrid enters this match following a disappointing 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Prior to that, they suffered a loss to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Despite these setbacks, Madrid leads La Liga with 31 points, having secured 10 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss.
Defensive Strength
The club boasts the best defensive record in La Liga, conceding only 10 goals this season. Star player Kylian Mbappe is currently the league’s top scorer with 13 goals, creating a significant gap between him and his nearest competitor.
Elche’s Position Before the Match
Elche successfully returned to La Liga after finishing second in the previous season’s second division. Under the management of Eider Sarabia, the club has performed well, earning 15 points through 3 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses. However, Elche has not won in its last five league matches, with their most recent performance ending in a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.
Elche’s Home Advantage
Despite their challenges, Elche remains unbeaten at home this season. They aim to achieve their first victory over Real Madrid since 1978, with young talents like Alvaro Rodriguez and Rafa Mir capable of troubling Madrid’s defense.
Team Lineups
Elche Official Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Ditoro
- Defenders: Nunez, Evengruber, Choust, Fort
- Midfielders: Aguado, Valera, Vivas, Diangana
- Forwards: Mir, Silva
Real Madrid Official Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Courtois
- Defenders: Alexander Arnold, Asensio, Hoisin, Carreras
- Midfielders: Fran Garcia, Valverde, Ceballos
- Forwards: Bellingham, Rodrigo, Mbappe
Match Details
The match between Real Madrid and Elche is scheduled to kick off at 10:00 PM local time in Mecca. It will be aired live on beIN Sports, covering Spanish league matches extensively. This is expected to be one of the key encounters in La Liga today, as Real Madrid looks to solidify its lead, while Elche hopes to capitalize on its home advantage.
