Real Madrid will face Elche in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night.
Currently in second place with 63 points from 27 matches, four points behind leaders Barcelona, Real Madrid is favored to win this match.
In their earlier meeting this season, Elche nearly caused an upset, being denied a win by a last-minute goal from Jude Bellingham.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, March 14
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
- Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano
- Last meeting: Elche 2-2 Real Madrid, La Liga, November 23, 2025
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid is facing several injuries, with Kylian Mbappe, Eder Militao, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Dani Ceballos, and Alvaro Carreras all unavailable.
Mbappe is out as he prepares for a Champions League match against Manchester City, and the club is cautious about risking him this weekend.
Franco Mastantuono is also suspended and will miss the game.
Coach Alvaro Arbeloa may rotate his squad in light of their important upcoming Champions League tie.
Elche Team News
Elche’s Hector Fort, Pedro Bigas, and John Donald may not play in Madrid due to injuries.
Alvaro Rodriguez, 21, is expected to feature in the front line.
Andre Silva will likely keep his spot in attack, while David Affengruber, who has drawn interest from several clubs, will start in defense.
Arda Guler is performing well, ranking second in La Liga with 13 big chances created and eight assists. He aims to help Elche stay close to Barcelona.
Team Form
Real Madrid: LWLWW
Real Madrid won their Champions League round of 16 match against Manchester City, but they recently suffered two league defeats, trailing Barcelona by four points. Their last league game ended with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, thanks to an injury-time goal from Federico Valverde.
Elche: LDLDL
Elche is struggling in the relegation zone, just one point above the drop zone. They have not won a match in 2026, recording six losses and four draws in their last ten league games.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Asencio, Huijsen, F Garcia; Valverde, Camavinga, Tchouameni; Guler; Vinicius, Brahim
Elche: Dituro; Chust, Affengruber, Petrot; Josan, Febas, Aguado, Valera; Neto; A Silva, Rodriguez
How to Watch Real Madrid vs Elche
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Disney+.
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