Elche v Real Madrid: where to watch, line-ups and LaLiga guide
Elche x Real Madrid face off this Tuesday (15), at 4:30 PM (Brasília time), at Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, in Elche, for the sixth round of LaLiga 2026/27. The teams are experiencing opposite realities in the competition: the home side is still looking for its first win, while Los Blancos arrive in strong form.
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Team context and current form
Elche, coached by Martín Anselmi, is still winless after five rounds of the Spanish Championship and sits in the penultimate place, with just two points. The team also has the second-worst defense in the competition, having conceded 13 goals, and is coming off a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao away from home.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, under José Mourinho, seems to have hit its stride: despite the loss to Betis at the start of September, the team bounced back with two straight wins, over Inter Milan in the Champions League and a 4-1 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano in the previous LaLiga round.
Current Standings
Elche is in 19th place in LaLiga, with two points from five matches. Real Madrid remains in second place, chasing leader Barcelona, with a solid start to the season.
Where to Watch Elche x Real Madrid
Elche
Elche is looking for its first win in the competition in front of its home fans. The coaching staff is relying on Facundo Buonanotte’s dynamism in midfield to supply striker Fer Niño. Yago Santiago remains sidelined.
Absences: Yago Santiago (medical department).
- Coach: Martín Anselmi
- Team: M. Dituro; Víctor Chust, Buba Sangaré, R. Revivo and F. Redondo; Gonzalo Villar, Javier Morcillo and F. Buonanotte; Tete Morente, Germán Valera and Fer Niño
Real Madrid
Real Madrid arrives in Elche riding the momentum of two major consecutive wins, but is dealing with key absences: Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo remain injured.
Absences: Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo (injured).
- Coach: José Mourinho
- Team: T. Courtois; Álvaro Carreras, I. Konaté, A. Rüdiger and D. Dumfries; Bernardo Silva, F. Valverde and J. Bellingham; Vinícius Júnior, Y. Diomande and K. Mbappé
Head-to-Head Record
In 55 head-to-head meetings in history, Real Madrid holds a wide advantage: 36 wins for Los Blancos, six wins for Elche, and 13 draws. In the last meeting between the teams, Real Madrid won 4-1.
Officiating Crew
- Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano
Match Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Elche x Real Madrid
What time is the Elche x Real Madrid match?
The match kicks off at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) this Tuesday (15).
Where can you watch Elche x Real Madrid?
The match will be broadcast on ESPN2 on pay TV and on Disney+ via streaming.
What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?
In the last meeting between the sides, Real Madrid won 4-1.
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