Real Madrid are set to face Elche in La Liga today, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30, as they look to draw level on points with league leaders Barcelona. The match is a crucial fixture for the capital club, who aim to continue their strong run of form.

Madrid’s Recent Performance

Carlo Ancelotti’s side has demonstrated impressive form across all competitions, securing four wins and suffering just one defeat in their last five matches. According to Goal.com, their most recent outing was a commanding 4-1 La Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano. This strong run also includes a 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan and consecutive 4-0 and 4-1 league triumphs over Malaga and Real Sociedad, respectively. The sole setback in this period was a narrow 1-0 loss to Real Betis. Across these five games, Madrid have showcased their attacking prowess by scoring 15 goals while conceding only four, highlighting a robust defence.

Elche’s Form and Challenges

Elche, in contrast, have experienced a more challenging run in their recent La Liga fixtures. Their last five matches have yielded one win, two draws, and two losses. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao. Prior to that, they faced a 3-2 defeat to Real Sociedad and a significant 5-0 loss when playing Barcelona, as reported by Goal.com. Over these five games, Elche have scored five goals but conceded 11, indicating struggles with defensive consistency.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, fixtures between these two clubs have favoured Madrid. The most recent encounter, in March 2026, saw the capital team secure a 4-1 victory at the Bernabeu. Before that, in November 2025, the teams played out a 2-2 draw when Elche hosted the match. Across their last five head-to-head fixtures, Madrid have won three, with two matches ending in a draw, meaning Elche are yet to claim a victory against them in this period. Over these meetings, Madrid have scored 13 goals and conceded five.

Watching the Match

Fans wishing to follow the live action can find updates, with TNT Sports offering live commentary of the Elche v Real Madrid game.

Sources

• TNT Sports
• Racing Post
• Goal.com