La Liga Gameweek 6
Elche 2 - 3 FT Real Madrid
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yan Diomande 4'
Matías Dituro 25'
31' Marc Aguado
Kylian Mbappé (Yan Diomande) 33'
HT
58' ↓ Germán Valera ↑Thomas Lemar
58' ↓ Marc Aguado ↑Lucas Cepeda
↓ Vinícius ↑Brahim Díaz 68'
↓ Arda Güler ↑Jude Bellingham 68'
68' ↓ Martim Neto ↑Fernando Niño Rodríguez
68' ↓ Buba Sangaré ↑Ruben Sanchez Saez
71' Abiel Alessio Osorio (Lucas Cepeda)
Ibrahima Konaté 73'
78' Lucas Cepeda
80' ↓ Tete Morente ↑José Antonio Ferrández Pomares
83' Fernando Niño Rodríguez (José Antonio Ferrández Pomares)
↓ Aurelien Tchouameni ↑Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa 86'
↓ Trent Alexander-Arnold ↑Carlos Espí 87'
Carlos Espí (Kylian Mbappé) 90'+1
↓ Yan Diomande ↑Denzel Dumfries 90'+2
90'+4 Gonzalo Villar
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Elche
Goalkeepers
Matías Dituro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.0
Rating
Defenders
Aboubacar Sangaré 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Federico Redondo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Víctor Chust 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
99
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Tete Morente 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gonzalo Villar
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
60
Passes
14
Duels
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Roy Revivo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Martim Neto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abiel Osorio 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.7
Rating
Germán Valera 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
BENCH
Alejandro Iturbe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matia Barzic Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Bigas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.7
Rating
Thomas Lemar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Morcillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Cepeda
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Grady Diangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fer Niño 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Ezequiel Ponce
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Ibrahima Konaté
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dean Huijsen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marc Cucurella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yan Diomande
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Federico Valverde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Arda Güler
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Vinícius Júnior 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denzel Dumfries
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Asencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Real Madrid | 4 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 11/23/2025 | Elche | 2 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 02/15/2023 | Real Madrid | 4 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 10/19/2022 | Elche | 0 - 3 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 01/23/2022 | Real Madrid | 2 - 2 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 01/20/2022 | Elche | 1 - 2 (AET) | Real Madrid | Copa del Rey | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 10/30/2021 | Elche | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 03/13/2021 | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano |
| 12/30/2020 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 02/22/2015 | Elche | 0 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
03/14/2026
11/23/2025
02/15/2023
10/19/2022
01/23/2022
01/20/2022
10/30/2021
03/13/2021
12/30/2020
02/22/2015
Elche Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +17
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +30
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Elche
Real Madrid
Elche
Real Madrid
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Madrid Escapology Breaks Ilicitano Hearts
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathtaking five-goal thriller saw title-chasing Madrid narrowly escape a monumental collapse against a defiant, relegation-battling Elche.
Opening Salvos
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero witnessed a brutal, unforgiving start for the hosts as the visitors set out to dictate terms early on. Real Madrid established a commanding two-goal cushion within just 33 minutes of kickoff. A cruel, deflected own goal from the unfortunate Matías Dituro opened the scoring, putting the home side heavily on the back foot. Minutes later, the lethal Kylian Mbappé struck with absolute precision, finishing a sharp, incisive pass from Yan Diomande. The sheer Intensity of Madrid’s attacking transitions left Elche reeling and searching for answers. Despite the visitors firing a barrage of 20 shots overall during the match, the hosts refused to simply crumble under the pressure. They actually controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball in this opening phase, hinting strongly that this frantic contest was far from finished.
The Ilicitano Uprising
The second half delivered absolute pandemonium to the passionate local supporters. The entire Balance of power shifted dramatically as Elche staged a roaring, spirited comeback against all odds. Abiel Alessio Osorio sparked a wave of belief in the 71st minute, expertly capitalizing on a brilliant feed from substitute Lucas Cepeda. The stadium erupted in joyous disbelief twelve minutes later. Fernando Niño Rodríguez, another inspired super-sub, buried a thunderous equalizer after a slick tactical setup by José Antonio Ferrández Pomares. The Stakes could not have been higher for a struggling side firmly rooted in the drop zone. They were genuinely outplaying the Spanish giants, showing immense bravery, and turning a seemingly lost cause into a spectacular tactical shootout that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Heartbreak at the Death
Just as a legendary draw seemed entirely inevitable, Madrid’s supreme individual quality surfaced to snatch the points. The tantalizing Upset Factor vanished in the agonizing 90th minute. Mbappé seamlessly turned from scorer to provider, cutting through a heavily fatigued defensive line to find substitute Carlos Espí, who hammered home the devastating late winner. A staggering combined total of 31 shots turned this fixture into a relentless, end-to-end spectacle. Elche remains firmly entrenched in the relegation zone, but their remarkably resilient display proves they are no easy points for anyone in the division. Madrid heads back to the capital with three crucial points in their title race, fully aware they survived a genuine, terrifying scare on the coast.
Key Questions
What made Kylian Mbappé the Man of the Match?
He ruthlessly dominated the final third, scoring a brilliant first-half goal before delivering the match-winning 90th-minute assist to bail his team out.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentlessly open midfield generated 31 total shots. Madrid's punishing counter-attacks constantly clashed against Elche's brave, possession-heavy tactical approach, creating absolute chaos.
Did Elche deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. They controlled possession, mounted a stunning second-half comeback, and outworked their elite opponents, making the ultimate 90th-minute defeat incredibly harsh.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Madrid's Title Charge Meets Elche's Survival Fight
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A mismatch on paper, this clash tests whether Real Madrid can maintain their relentless title pace against desperate opposition.
The Setup
Real Madrid travel to face Elche looking to assert absolute dominance in the title race. The visitors boast a sky-high Stars rating, powered by a run of three straight wins. Their attacking Form is intimidating, having already netted ten times this season. Conversely, Elche sit dangerously in the relegation zone. With only one point on the board, the Stakes for the home side could not be higher. However, the sheer gap in quality means the competitive Balance of this fixture is heavily skewed towards the rampant title challengers.
Key Battle
The attacking output of Fer Niño will be critical if Elche are to stand a chance. He faces the daunting task of matching Madrid's talisman, Kylian Mbappé. While Niño provides the lone spark for the hosts, Mbappé arrives with devastating momentum and undisputed world-class pedigree.
Our Prediction
Real Madrid should dismantle Elche comfortably. Expect the visitors to control possession from the first whistle, suffocating Elche's midfield. With Jude Bellingham pulling the strings and Mbappé exploiting the spaces left by a fragile home defence, a multi-goal away victory is the most likely outcome.