Real Madrid left Elche with a 3-2 La Liga win after a five-goal contest on the Mediterranean coast, taking the points in a match that demanded a response to the home side’s resistance.
Key takeaways
- Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 in La Liga.
- The match produced five goals at Elche’s home ground.
- Elche scored twice but could not rescue a point.
- Madrid’s three goals secured the away victory.
A narrow Madrid win in Elche
Elche made Real Madrid work for their result, finding the net twice in front of their own supporters. The visitors, however, held the advantage by the final whistle, scoring three times to emerge with a narrow league victory.
The 3-2 scoreline reflected a match with little room for comfort. Madrid had enough attacking edge to take the points, while Elche’s two goals ensured the contest remained alive until the end.
