Overview
- Real Madrid salvaged a 3-2 victory at Elche on Tuesday with Carlos Espí scoring in stoppage time after a move that involved Jude Bellingham and an assist from Kylian Mbappé.
- Madrid had led 2-0 through an own goal by Matías Dituro and a Mbappé finish before Elche fought back with goals from Abiel Osorio and Fer Niño to level the match late.
- Mbappé scored and set up the winner, moving to seven league goals in six matches and again proving the team’s primary attacking outlet.
- Reports differ over Mourinho’s team selection for the match, with some accounts saying he rotated heavily and dropped Jude Bellingham while others show Bellingham playing and creating the decisive move.
- The result moves Real Madrid level on 15 points with Barcelona but underlines persistent away defensive fragility and raises questions about squad management ahead of the derby at the Metropolitano.