Real Madrid can move three points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga when Xabi Alonso’s side travel to Elche on Sunday.
Los Blancos are looking for a first goal in three games in all competitions, as they followed a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool in the Champions League with a 0-0 draw.
There is no better side with a better defensive record in the top flight of 2025/26 than Elche, who did not appear at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, where they conceded a total of three.
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Veterman Winger Josan is out for elche with muscle discomfort, but defender or player Pedro Ginas and boring defensive player John are on the bench.
Former Real Madrid Center-Back Victus Crust expects Madrid to be “motivated”. “I know the pressure there, especially after two challenges,” said Ladiz Loanee.
“They will come here to win and we will focus on our game. Let’s see if we can get the three points.
“Because of Real Madrid I am the player I am, but I owe my loyalty to Elche and I will go all this.
“We have already shown that we can play well with a back three, four, or five, without losing our identity.”
Elche starting XI: Pena, port, Acsengruber, Crust, Nunez, Aguado, German, Febas, Diang, Rafa Mir, DA Silva
Elche Substites: To follow
Real madrid starting lineup vs elche
Madrid does not have the defenders of Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Huijsen, but Dean Huijsen is suitable to cooperate with Renciyo in Asenciyo in the heart of the back.
Alonso said Rudiger could return from the trip to Olympiacos in the Champions League on Wednesday.
“His excellent performance, personality and high level of competitiveness make him an important player,” Alonso said.
“Militao’s injury is not bad, but we will miss him and having Antonio back soon is very good news.”
Midfielders Franco Mastantuono and Aurelien Tchouameni are out, and Madrid used the international break to work on the starting back-to-back for Alexander-Arnold’s Full Return to Fitness.
“[Federico] Valverde can still play there, “said Alonso, in the position of Alexander-Arnold.” But having Trent in better shape gives us more options [there].
“It’s not him; there are other ways like Militao, who played there the other day [Brazil]or ashencio. “
Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras, Guler, CEELLINGHAM, RODRYGO, MBAppe
Actual location of madrid: To follow
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Preparation of LA Liga, results this weekend
Barcelona created the Athletic Club to move up in goals difference, when they played a game more than Madrid.
Other notable results on Saturday, Villarreal Beat Mallorca to move four points clear in third place, although atleti placed on Thursday play their match on Sunday.
Friday, November 21
Valencia 1-0 Levante
Saturday, November 22
Alaves 0-1 celta vigo
Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Club
Osasuna 1-3 Real Soliedad
Villarreal 2-1 Mallorca
Sunday, November 23
OVELO DREW 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
Real betis 1-1 Girona
GetEFE vs Atletico Madrid (17:30)
Elche vs Real Madrid (20:00)
Monday, November 24
Espanyol vs Sevilla (20:00)
