Real Madrid travel to the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on September 15th, 2026, to face Elche in a La Liga clash that, on paper, appears heavily skewed. The reigning champions boast a formidable record of 22 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, netting 65 goals and conceding just 29. Their recent form, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings, underlines their consistent threat.
Conversely, Elche find themselves in a challenging position with 7 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses, having scored 39 goals and conceded 47. Their recent run of two wins and three losses in their last five paints a picture of inconsistency. Historically, Real Madrid have dominated this fixture, though Elche did manage two draws in their last five encounters, including a spirited 2-2 at home. Despite the bookmakers giving Elche a 0% win probability, the possibility of a draw is rated at 50%, suggesting that while an upset victory is unlikely, a resilient Elche could frustrate their illustrious opponents. All eyes will be on whether Elche can harness home advantage to defy expectations against a Real Madrid side pushing for yet another title.
1. M. Dituro, 2. Buba Sangaré, 5. F. Redondo, 23. Víctor Chust, 3. R. Revivo, 11. Germán Valera, 47. J. Morcillo, 12. Gonzalo Villar, 20. Tete Morente, 10. F. Buonanotte, 14. Fer Niño
1. T. Courtois, 24. D. Dumfries, 16. I. Konaté, 22. A. Rüdiger, 18. Álvaro Fernández, 8. F. Valverde, 20. Bernardo Silva, 25. Y. Diomande, 5. J. Bellingham, 7. Vinícius Júnior, 10. Kylian Mbappé
Match events
4' Card Yellow Card — Yan Diomande (Real Madrid)
25' Goal Own Goal — Matías Dituro (Real Madrid)
31' Card Yellow Card — Marc Aguado (Elche)
33' Goal Normal Goal — Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) (assists: Yan Diomande)
58' subst Substitution 1 — Marc Aguado (Elche) (assists: Lucas Cepeda)
58' subst Substitution 2 — Germán Valera (Elche) (assists: Thomas Lemar)
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