In a gripping La Liga match, Real Madrid managed to clinch a vital victory over Elche, pulling level with Barcelona at the top of the league standings. The match, held on Tuesday, saw a dramatic finish as Madrid’s substitute Carlos Espi scored a decisive goal in the 91st minute, securing a 3-2 win for his team.
The game began with Madrid in command, establishing a two-goal lead in the first half. Arda Guler initiated the scoring when his free-kick rebounded off the post and then off Elche’s goalkeeper Matias Dituro, resulting in the ball crossing the line. Shortly thereafter, Kylian Mbappe extended the advantage, capitalizing on a well-timed cross from Yan Diomande.
Elche, however, was not to be easily subdued. The team mounted a robust comeback in the second half, with Abiel Osorio narrowing the gap by heading in a cross from Lucas Cepeda. Elche’s persistence paid off once more in the 83rd minute when Nino struck to level the score, setting the stage for a tense finale.
As the clock ticked down, Real Madrid’s manager, Jose Mourinho, made strategic substitutions, bringing on Espi and Endrick in a bid to reclaim the lead. The decision proved fruitful when Mbappe set up Espi for a back-post finish, sealing the victory in the dying moments of the match.
This win marks Madrid’s fifth victory in six league matches, positioning them alongside Barcelona, who are scheduled to play Racing Santander next. Meanwhile, in other La Liga action, Valencia celebrated their first win of the season with a 1-0 triumph over Alaves, and Rayo Vallecano overcame Espanyol with a 2-1 result.
