How did the goals unfold?
Real Madrid took the lead in the 25th minute when Guler curled in a free kick. Mbappe doubled the advantage eight minutes later after a cut-back from Diomande. Elche pulled one back in the 71st minute through Osorio’s header from Cepeda’s cross. Nine minutes later Ninio levelled at 2-2 with a turn inside the box. Espi then converted from close range after Mbappe’s cross in the 91st minute. The home side had mounted a determined comeback from two goals down, equalising in the 83rd minute, yet Real Madrid responded immediately in added time to claim all three points on the road.
Where do the teams stand in La Liga?
Real Madrid and Barcelona both have 15 points after four matches, though Madrid has a game in hand. Elche remains winless and last in the table with two points. The result leaves the visitors joint top while the hosts occupy the bottom position after four rounds of fixtures.
What were the line-ups?
Elche started with Dituro in goal and a defence including Sangare, Redondo and Chust. Real Madrid lined up with Courtois behind Alexander-Arnold, Konate and others, with Guler, Mbappe and Vinicius in attack. Elche substitutes included Sanchez, Josan, Cepeda, Lemar, Ninio. Real Madrid used substitutes such as Bellingham, Endrick, Diaz, Dumfries and Espi who entered late and scored the winner. Elche made changes at half time and later with Sangare replaced by Sanchez in the 68th minute, Neto by Ninio also in the 68th minute, Valera by Lemar in the 58th minute and Morente by Josan in the 80th minute. Real Madrid brought on Bellingham for Guler in the 68th minute, Endrick for Tchouameni in the 86th minute and Espi for Alexander-Arnold in the 87th minute, with Dumfries entering in the 90+2nd minute.
Frequently asked questions
When did Espi score the winner?
Espi scored in the 91st minute after Mbappe’s delivery from the left.
Who scored for Elche?
Osorio headed the first goal in the 71st minute and Ninio equalised in the 83rd minute.
How many points do both teams have?
Real Madrid has 15 points and shares first place; Elche has two points and sits last.
