Real snatches victory against Elche

2026-09-16 00:28 © AFP

In the middle of the week, Madrid's Real celebrates a hard-fought victory on the road.

The royal club defeated Elche's players 3:2.

Matias Dituro scored an own goal in the 25th minute, and soon Kylian Mbappe doubled the guests' lead after a pass from Yan Diomande.

However, the guests relaxed – in the 71st minute, Abiel Osorio scored the first goal, and 12 minutes later, Fernando Nino restored equality in the match.

In the first minute of added time, Real managed to snatch victory. The goal was scored by Carlos Espi. Jude Bellingham and Mbappe played excellently in the goal situation, with Mbappe being unselfish.

Real continues to strive to breathe down Barcelona's neck in the La Liga standings. This weekend, they face the Madrid derby.