Elche vs Real Madrid LaLiga Match Highlights

Real Madrid survived a dramatic second-half fightback from Elche to win 3-2 at the Martínez Valero on Tuesday, September 15, in Matchday 6 of the 2026-27 LaLiga season.

Madrid appeared to be in control after taking a 2-0 lead during the first half. Arda Güler's free-kick led to an own goal from Elche goalkeeper Matías Dituro before Kylian Mbappe doubled the advantage eight minutes later.

Elche, however, produced a strong response after the break. Abiel Osorio pulled one back in the 71st minute before Fer Nino equalised eight minutes later.

With the match heading toward a draw, substitute Carlos Espí delivered the decisive moment in stoppage time. Mbappe provided the final pass for Espí, who finished from close range to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory.

Arda Guler Helps Madrid Take the Lead

Real Madrid started the match with plenty of attacking intent and created several opportunities during the opening stages.

The breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute. Arda Guler stepped up for a long-range free-kick and struck the post. The ball then rebounded off Dituro's hand and went into the net, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.

The goal was officially recorded as an own goal by Elche goalkeeper Matías Dituro.

Madrid continued to control much of the first half and created further chances through Kylian Mbappe and Vinícius Júnior.

Mbappe Makes It 2-0

Real Madrid doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute.

A move involving Trent Alexander-Arnold and Yan Diomande created space on the right side. Diomande then delivered the ball toward the penalty area, where Mbappe arrived to finish with his right foot.

The French forward's goal gave Madrid a two-goal cushion before half-time.

Real Madrid could have added another before the break, but Vinícius saw an effort saved, while Elche also threatened through Tete Morente. Thibaut Courtois made an important save to preserve Madrid's 2-0 lead going into half-time.

Abiel Osorio Starts Elche Comeback

Elche returned from the break with greater attacking intent and gradually put Real Madrid under pressure.

The hosts eventually found their breakthrough in the 71st minute.

Lucas Cepeda created space on the left before delivering a cross toward the far side of the penalty area. Abiel Osorio met the ball with a header and beat Courtois to reduce the deficit to 2-1.

The goal changed the momentum of the match, with Elche pushing forward for an equaliser.

Fer Nino Brings Elche Level

Elche's pressure paid off again in the 83rd minute.

Fer Nino received the ball inside the penalty area and produced a low finish that found the corner of the net. Courtois had no chance to stop the effort.

The goal completed Elche's comeback from 0-2 down and made the score 2-2 with only minutes remaining.

Real Madrid then pushed forward in search of a winner, with José Mourinho turning to his substitutes as Madrid tried to recover control of the match.

Carlos Espí Scores Late Winner

Just when the match appeared destined to finish level, Real Madrid found a dramatic winner.

The decisive goal came in the 90+1st minute. Jude Bellingham helped begin the attacking move before Mbappe entered the penalty area and played the ball across to Carlos Espí.

The substitute was in the right position to finish from close range and restore Madrid's lead.

Espí's goal completed a remarkable 3-2 victory and secured Real Madrid's fifth LaLiga win of the season.

Elche vs Real Madrid Match Result

Match Detail	Information
Competition	LaLiga 2026-27
Matchday	6
Date	September 15, 2026
Venue	Estadio Martínez Valero
Final Result	Elche 2-3 Real Madrid
Half-time Score	Elche 0-2 Real Madrid
Elche Goals	Abiel Osorio 71', Fer Nino 83'
Real Madrid Goals	Matías Dituro OG 25', Kylian Mbappe 33', Carlos Espí 90+1'
Winner	Real Madrid

The match records confirm the five goals and their scoring sequence, with Espí's stoppage-time strike deciding the contest.

Final Score and Key Takeaways

Elche vs Real Madrid highlights show an intense match that Real Madrid sealed 3-2 after Elche came back from 2-0 down. Carlos Espí scored in the 90+1st minute to seal the victory.

Real Madrid moved to 15 points from six matches, while Elche remained on two points.