Nov 24, 2025
3 min read
Another limited version of the Whites defending their lead, shored up against a much more personable opponent.
Real Madrid made a mistake and ended their third match without a win in Elche
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What seemed like a psychological retooling of Madrid after a classic victory later resulted in the team losing momentum and creating terrible dangers.Xabi Alonso's team made a mistake.In Elche, a game dominated by tactics lasted an hour and the last 30 minutes were played courageously, but in no scenario could they beat an opponent with great personality who had an answer to everything.
The Europeans still continued to lead, but their performance and results show the slope they have fallen.The third game in a row without a win, all three games away, and the third game that Kylian Mbappe has finished without a score.This time, after scoring two goals, Geisen and Bellingham still managed to score after the shirtless goal.
After a few days of laying low, Xavi was back to his more attacking self in the XI.Vinicius made his first start on the bench after a huge insult to his coach against Barcelona in a defense that featured three centre-backs and two wingers who had been out since returning from the Club World Cup, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, and no defensive pivot in midfield.A bet that didn’t pay off.
The evening's action presented itself as a blackboard duel, with the two coaches keen to move pieces and squeeze the board.Under high pressure, the two teams played one-on-one, and a pass turned into a thrilling game.Every action is motivated by fear of potentially fatal loss.Perhaps anticipating this situation, Xavi tried to break the defense with passes and pulled up Ceballos and Arda Guler with Rodrigo, who did not have any shield.However, among so many tricks and so many arrows, the most comfortable is Ed Sarabia's signature team Elche.
Despite their coach's bravery, the home side showed a lot of character, pressing hard and managing to put Courtois twice in front, once again the white team's best.Carreras missed and the ball fell to Rafa Mir, who couldn't beat the Belgian.Mir, almost alone, was waiting for a pass from Da Silva that never arrived due to lack of strength.The Giraffe Meringue reappeared to thwart Da Silva.
Mbappé also had them, Iñaki Peña great with the save and stopped the last pass in a long counterattack.But the music that rules Martínez Valero comes from Elche.Madrid did not find a way, every attack was a hieroglyph against opponents who were on the field and worked hard all week, even if they went five games without a win.
It didn't take long for the emotion of the game to be conveyed on the scoreboard.A series of long passes that Madrid failed to pass were met by Elche.A brilliant backheel cross from Delman Valera saw Alex Febas latched on to Trent, putting the Real Madrid youngster in front of Thibaut Courtois and sliding to the limit.It was enough to send Real Madrid's cabinet on the bench into crisis.
Four close calls in a row
Xabi's reaction was automatic, the change of one fell just like Cambía and Vinicius, Camavinga and Valverde were in place.And hello to the defense of three centers with two wings.And after five minutes, there was more wood: Gonzalo García for Güler, who lost his impact.Especially since it starts from an additional position on the back.If in Liverpool and Vallecas Alonso was accused of a certain paralysis in the decision to change course, this is scalp deep.
Madrid had a long time to find the game, but it did not happen.Álvaro núñez cut a death clip after Vini's death, and the Retreat ended in the Crossbar.The game started and turned into a street race.From the board to hell.Good for Madrid, but who said to fear Elche?On the attack?And in the attack.The game was respected and the ex-Madrid player, a former Madrid player, moved on his own rather than enthusiastic defenders, who were few and far between.
Bellingham scored the equalizer and in the 94th minute Gonzalo slotted home from half a meter behind for a desperate third by Xabi.Another short film left for Madrid."It's football," Alonso said.
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16 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
16 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
16 || 13 | 3 || 7 || 3 ||
16 |13 |3 |7 |3 |
16 |13 |4 |4 |5 |
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32 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
31 |13 |10 |1 |2 |
29 |13 |9 |2 |2 |
28 |13 |8 |4 |1 |
21 |13 |5 |6 |2 |
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