La Liga Regular Season - 28

Real Madrid vs NS Elche

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

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Futmetrix Verdict
42
Real Madrid
vs
Elche
Sat, Mar 14 • 20:00 Español
⚡ Form 54
⚖️ Balance 52
🏆 Stakes 56
⭐ Stars 100
Real Madrid's title charge meets Elche.

Madrid's Title Ambitions Demand Perfection

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. 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 Bernabéu 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 Mbappé 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 Vinícius Júnior taking on Matías Dituro. Vinícius 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.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Only if you enjoy seeing a top-tier side dominate; it lacks competitive tension.

What's the predicted outcome?

A comfortable and high-scoring victory for Real Madrid.

Where are Real Madrid and Elche in the league table?

Madrid are 2nd (63 pts); Elche are 17th (26 pts).

What is Elche's current form?

Struggling, with no wins in their last five league outings (D2, L3).

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Vinícius Júnior, boasting 3 goals in 2 matches and an 8.1 rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
15/02/2023 Real Madrid 4 - 0 Elche La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
19/10/2022 Elche 0 - 3 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
23/01/2022 Real Madrid 2 - 2 Elche La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
20/01/2022 Elche 1 - 2 Real Madrid Copa del Rey Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
30/10/2021 Elche 1 - 2 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
13/03/2021 Real Madrid 2 - 1 Elche La Liga Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
30/12/2020 Elche 1 - 1 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
22/02/2015 Elche 0 - 2 Real Madrid La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
23/09/2014 Real Madrid 5 - 1 Elche La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
15/02/2023
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
19/10/2022
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
23/01/2022
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
20/01/2022
Copa del Rey Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
30/10/2021
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
13/03/2021
La Liga Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
30/12/2020
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
22/02/2015
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
23/09/2014
La Liga Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid)
Real Madrid Win
Elche Win
Draw

Season Statistics

2
League Position
17
63
Points
26
54
Goals Scored
34
22
Goals Conceded
39

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 27 67 72 26 +46 WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 27 63 56 23 +33 WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
3 Atletico Madrid 27 54 46 25 +21 WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)
4 Villarreal 27 54 50 32 +18 WVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 27 43 42 34 +8 LGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 27 40 37 30 +7 LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
7 Espanyol 26 36 33 39 -6 DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)LEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)
8 Real Sociedad 27 35 40 41 -1 LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
9 Getafe 27 35 23 29 -6 WGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)WGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)WAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)
10 Athletic Club 27 35 30 37 -7 LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WAthletic Club 4 - 2 Levante (08-02-2026)
11 Osasuna 27 34 32 32 0 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
12 Rayo Vallecano 27 31 27 33 -6 DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)
13 Sevilla 27 31 35 42 -7 DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)
14 Girona 27 31 28 43 -15 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)WGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)
15 Valencia 26 29 27 39 -12 WValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
16 Alaves 26 27 23 34 -11 LValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)LAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)
17 Elche 27 26 35 41 -6 LVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
18 Mallorca 27 25 31 44 -13 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
19 Levante 27 22 29 45 -16 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 26 17 16 43 -27 LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 0 Girona (31-01-2026)