This is going to be an interesting game here, and both of these clubs will be gunning for a win. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top and defeat Elche
Match info: La Liga
Venue: Estadio Martinez Valero, Valencia
Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Time: 9 pm Nigerian time
Real Madrid will endeavour to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they resume their La Liga campaign with an away fixture against Elche on Sunday.
Los Blancos are top of the La Liga table, three points ahead of second-placed Barcelona, while a strong campaign to date for the hosts has left the promoted outfit in 11th spot in the division.
Head-to-head:
- Elche have not won a single game in 11 meetings between the two teams.
- Real Madrid recorded nine victories.
- The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
- Real Madrid have failed to secure a win in their last two matches.
- Elche have only won one of their last five games.
- Los Franjiverdes have not secured a win in their last five fixtures against Los Blancos.
- Los Blancos have dropped points in just two La Liga fixtures this season.
- All their encounters produced at least two goals.
Form:
- Elche in the league: L-D-L-L-D
- Elche in all competitions: D-L-W-L-D
- Real Madrid in the league: W-W-W-W-D
- Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-L-D
Team News:
- Elche are likely to miss out on the services of John Donald and Josan due to their fitness issues.
- Eder Militao, Aurelien Tchouameni, Franco Mastantuono and Dani Carvajal will not be in action for Real Madrid. They are injured. Dean Huijsen and Antonio Rudiger are not fully fit to be a part of the squad.
Player(s) to watch:
- Rafa Mir will be looking to step up his game and deliver a top performance, which can help Elche stand a chance against the Spanish giants. Rafa Mir has scored four goals in 12 Spanish league matches. He will be keen to add more to his tally.
- Kylian Mbappe will once again be ready to help Real Madrid in the attacking front. Even though he failed to score for them in the last two fixtures, the Frenchman is still going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence. In 12 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored 13 goals and also has a couple of assists to his name.