La Liga Gameweek 28
Real Madrid 4 - 1 FT Elche
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
β Buba Sangare βA. Pedrosa 23'
39' A. Rudiger
44' F. Valverde (F. Garcia)
HT
55' E. Camavinga
58' β Vinicius Junior βA. Guler
58' β F. Valverde βG. Garcia
58' β A. Tchouameni βD. Yanez
61' β A. Rudiger βD. Aguado
G. Valera 62'
63' β B. Diaz βM. A. Moran
β L. Petrot βJosan 64'
β L. Cepeda βR. Mir 64'
β F. Redondo Solari βM. Aguado 64'
64' β T. Pitarch βC. Palacios
D. Affengruber 66'
66' D. Huijsen (D. Yanez)
β M. Neto βG. Diangana 74'
β D. Affengruber βP. Bigas 74'
M. A. Moran 85'
R. Mir 88'
89' A. Guler
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Carvajal 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Antonio RΓΌdiger 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Dean Huijsen
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Fran GarcΓa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Federico Valverde
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
AurΓ©lien TchouamΓ©ni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Brahim DΓaz 
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vinicius JΓΊnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Andriy Lunin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Mestre
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trent Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda GΓΌler 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Manuel Γngel MorΓ‘n
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
CΓ©sar Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel YaΓ±ez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
36
Minutes
7
Rating
Gonzalo GarcΓa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elche
Goalkeepers
MatΓas Dituro 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
57
Passes
3
Duels
Defenders
Buba Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
David Affengruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
VΓctor Chust
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
LΓ©o PΓ©trot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
GermΓ‘n Valera
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lucas Cepeda
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Federico Redondo
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
57
Passes
9
Duels
Aleix Febas
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
AndrΓ© Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Alejandro Iturbe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
IΓ±aki PeΓ±a
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
AdriΓ Pedrosa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Pedro Bigas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Mir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grady Diangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yago Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Γlvaro Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Elche | 2 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel MartΓnez Valero |
| 02/15/2023 | Real Madrid | 4 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Santiago BernabΓ©u |
| 10/19/2022 | Elche | 0 - 3 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel MartΓnez Valero |
| 01/23/2022 | Real Madrid | 2 - 2 | Elche | La Liga | Estadio Santiago BernabΓ©u |
| 01/20/2022 | Elche | 1 - 2 (AET) | Real Madrid | Copa del Rey | Estadio Manuel MartΓnez Valero |
| 10/30/2021 | Elche | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Manuel MartΓnez Valero |
11/23/2025
02/15/2023
10/19/2022
01/23/2022
01/20/2022
10/30/2021
Real Madrid Win
Elche Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ruthless Madrid Punish Naive Elche at the BernabΓ©u
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Real Madridβs ruthless transitional play tore through Elcheβs brave but ultimately naive possession setup, proving exactly why they remain fierce title contenders.
A False Sense of Security
The visitors arrived at Estadio Santiago BernabΓ©u with a surprisingly bold game plan. Despite their perilous position in a fierce relegation battle, Elche actually edged possession in the opening exchanges, knocking the ball around with a confidence that defied their bleak league standing. However, a high Upset Factor never truly materialized on the pitch. For all their neat triangles and 53% possession, the visitors lacked any real bite or penetration in the final third. Real Madrid, perfectly content to absorb the early pressure, sat back and waited for the inevitable tactical mistakes. The Stakes were massive for both sides as they hunted crucial points, but the hostsβ sheer quality and defensive patience meant they were always dictating the underlying tempo. Elche's bravery was commendable, but at this elite level, possession without penetration is a highly dangerous game to play.
The Floodgates Open
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 39th minute, utterly shattering the illusion of a tightly fought contest. A. Rudiger powered home a clinical finish to crack the visitors' fragile resolve, and before the dust had even settled, the hosts struck again. Just five minutes later, F. Valverde doubled the advantage after a sharp, incisive cutback from F. Garcia. The Balance of the match completely evaporated in that brutal, unforgiving spell of attacking football. Madrid's ability to explode into life showcased off-the-charts Intensity, turning a potentially frustrating half into a comfortable stroll. Elcheβs defenders were left hopelessly chasing shadows as the home side mercilessly exposed the massive gaps left by their expansive approach, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle before the half-time whistle even blew.
Bench Depth Seals the Deal
The second half was a pure masterclass in game management and utilizing squad rotation effectively. D. Huijsen added a third in the 66th minute, putting the result entirely beyond doubt and showcasing that even Madrid's defenders had a sharp eye for goal. Even when M. A. Moran bundled in a scrappy consolation goal late on, the BernabΓ©u crowd barely flinched. The real story of the closing stages was Madrid's terrifying squad depth. Introduced just before the hour mark, A. Guler provided the final dramatic flourish with a brilliant 89th-minute strike that underscored the yawning gulf in class between the two squads. Securing all three vital points keeps Madrid breathing heavily down the necks of the league leaders, while leaving their opponents staring firmly into the abyss.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of Elche's expansive passing approach leaving defensive gaps, and Real Madrid's absolutely clinical counter-attacking execution inside the final third.
What does this mean for Real Madrid's season?
It keeps them firmly entrenched in a tight title race, sitting just four points off the top of the table with momentum building nicely.
How did substitute Arda GΓΌler change the game?
Coming off the bench, he injected fresh attacking energy, exploited tired defensive legs, and capped off a brilliant cameo with an 89th-minute goal.
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 Ambitions Demand Perfection
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. This is a mandatory three points for Real Madrid in a title race where dropping points against the basement dwellers is simply not an option.
The Setup
On March 14, 2026, the Estadio Santiago BernabΓ©u plays host to a classic David vs. Goliath mismatch. Real Madrid enters this fixture with a Form rating that signals total dominance, boasting an 84.6% win rate on home soil. With Stars like Kylian MbappΓ© and J. Bellingham available, the technical gulf is vast. While the Stakes remain high for the home side's championship hopes, the Balance of this encounter is heavily tilted toward a routine evening for the capital club.
Key Battle
The decisive clash features VinΓcius JΓΊnior taking on MatΓas Dituro. VinΓcius is currently playing at a different speed than most of the league, and Dituro will need a career-best performance in the Elche goal just to keep the scoreline respectable against Madrid's relentless transitions.
Our Verdict
Our take is a straightforward home win. We expect Madrid to seize control of possession early, using Federico Valverde to dictate the tempo and break Elche's low block. The game script points to a comfortable margin of victory, allowing Madrid to keep the pressure on at the top of the table without breaking too much of a sweat.