24.11.2025 07:45
Real Madrid, despite falling behind twice against Elche, left the field with a 2-2 draw. Arda Güler played for 64 minutes, while Elche's goals were scored by Febas and Alvaro Rodríguez, both of whom came through the Real Madrid youth system. With this result, Real Madrid dropped points for the second consecutive time but maintained its lead.
In the 13th week of Spain's LaLiga, leader Real Madrid faced Elche away from home. The match played at Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium saw both teams take the lead, but it ended in a 2-2 draw. Real Madrid lost points for the second consecutive time.
GOALS CAME IN QUICK SUCCESSION
The tempo increased in the second half of the match. Elche took the lead in the 53rd minute with a goal from Aleix Febas, while Real Madrid equalized in the 78th minute with a goal from Dean Huijsen. Elche regained the lead in the 84th minute with Alvaro Rodríguez's goal. However, Real Madrid managed to bring the match back to balance with a goal from Jude Bellingham in the 87th minute. With no further goals in the remaining time, the match ended 2-2. Elche's Victor was sent off with a red card in the 90+7th minute.
ARDA GÜLER PLAYED 64 MINUTES
Our national footballer Arda Güler started the match in the starting 11 for Real Madrid and stayed on the field for 64 minutes. Although the young star's performance was noteworthy, he did not contribute with a goal or an assist.
FORMER PLAYERS WHO DISAPPOINTED MADRID
The common point of Aleix Febas and Alvaro Rodríguez, who scored two goals for Elche, was that they were both developed in Real Madrid's youth academy. The two young players, who spent the early stages of their careers at Valdebebas, made a significant impact on Elche's score by playing against their former team.
POINTS TABLE AND UPCOMING MATCHES
With this result, Real Madrid recorded their second consecutive draw in the league, raising their points to 32 and sitting at the top of the table, one point ahead of Barcelona. Elche, with only three victories in the league, reached 16 points and placed 11th. In the 14th week of LaLiga, Real Madrid will visit Girona away, while Elche will face Getafe.