La Liga: Elche 2-3 Real Madrid — Highlights, 15 September 2026

Elche vs Real Madrid (2 - 3): match review

Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 at Estadio Martínez Valero in La Liga on 15 September 2026.

Matías Dituro's own goal gave Real Madrid the lead in the 25th minute. Kylian Mbappé doubled the away side's advantage eight minutes later. Elche reduced the deficit through Abiel Alessio Osorio in the 71st minute. Fernando Niño Rodríguez scored in the 83rd minute to make it 2-2. Carlos Espí struck in the first minute of stoppage time to settle the match 3-2 for Real Madrid. Real Madrid recorded 3.56 xG to Elche's 0.85. Elche had 56% possession, while Real Madrid had 44%. The home side registered three shots and Real Madrid four. Real Madrid won five corners to Elche's two. Yan Diomande and Ibrahima Konaté were booked for Real Madrid, while Marc Aguado and Lucas Cepeda received Elche yellow cards.

Interesting fact: Carlos Espí's 90+1 goal was the decisive fifth goal after Elche had drawn level in the 83rd minute.