Real Madrid secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga’s Round 28, extending their winning streak and keeping the pressure on at the top of the table.
Real Madrid vs Elche Match Highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | La Liga – Round 28 |
| Match | Real Madrid vs Elche |
| Date | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Kick-off | 03:00 |
| Half-Time | 2 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 4 – 1 |
The reigning champions put on a dominant display, effectively sealing the match before the hour mark thanks to a strong first-half performance. Antonio Rudiger opened the scoring in the 39th minute, rising highest to power home a corner and give the hosts a deserved lead. Just before the halftime whistle, Fede Valverde doubled the advantage with a stunning strike from outside the box, leaving the Elche goalkeeper with no chance.
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The second half followed a similar pattern, with Real Madrid controlling possession. The lead was extended to three in the 66th minute when defender Dean Huijsen found the back of the net, seemingly putting the game well beyond the visitors’ reach.
Real Madrid vs Elche Match Score
| Minute | Team | Scorer / Note |
|---|---|---|
| First Half | ||
| 39′ | Real Madrid | A. Rudiger |
| 44′ | Real Madrid | F. Valverde |
| Second Half | ||
| 66′ | Real Madrid | D. Huijsen |
| 85′ | Elche | Manuel Angel |
| 89′ | Real Madrid | A. Guler |
However, Elche managed to pull one back in the 85th minute, albeit in unfortunate circumstances for the home side. A mix-up in the Madrid box led to an own goal by Manuel Angel, giving the traveling fans a brief moment of celebration. The response from Los Blancos was immediate. Just four minutes later, Turkish youngster Arda Guler restored the three-goal cushion, coolly finishing to make it 4-1 in the 89th minute and put the icing on the cake for Carlo Ancelotti’s men.
Source: ESPN
FAQs
1. Who won the Real Madrid vs Elche match?
Real Madrid secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga’s Round 28.
2. Who scored the goals for Real Madrid against Elche?
Antonio Rüdiger, Federico Valverde, Dean Huijsen, and Arda Güler scored for Real Madrid, with a Manuel Ángel own goal for Elche.
3. How far was Arda Güler’s goal vs Elche?
Güler scored with a spectacular effort from over 60 meters (approximately 75 yards) out, looping the ball over Elche keeper Matías Dituro.
4. Who was named Man of the Match in the Real Madrid vs Elche game?
Arda Güler received high praise (8.5/10) for his impact, including the wonder goal and solid play in his 30-minute appearance.
5. Did Kylian Mbappé play against Elche?
No, Kylian Mbappé did not play in the 4-1 win over Elche, as the team was managing him for the Champions League clash against Manchester City.