Elche vs Real Madrid: Bellingham Scores as Madrid Top La Liga

Bellingham Rescues Point for Real Madrid in Thrilling La Liga Draw with Elche

Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in La Liga, but were forced to settle for a draw against Elche in a captivating encounter at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, thanks to a late goal from Jude Bellingham. The England midfielder scored in the 87th minute to salvage a point for Xabi Alonso’s side after thay had twice fallen behind.

The match showcased a resilient Elche side, who took the lead through aleix Febas eight minutes into the second half. Febas’s shot found the net, striking the right-hand post before crossing the line, leaving Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with no chance.

Did you know? – Jude Bellingham has scored in four consecutive La Liga matches, becoming a key player for Real Madrid as his summer transfer from Borussia Dortmund. His late goal secured a crucial point for his team.

Madrid Fight Back, But Elche Respond

Despite the setback, Real Madrid responded with a goal from former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen in the 78th minute, leveling the score after a well-placed knockdown from Bellingham. However,the home side quickly regained the advantage,with Alvaro Rodriguez scoring a low shot from the edge of the box in the 84th minute.

But the drama wasn’t over. Bellingham, who has now scored in his last four La Liga appearances – including victories over Barcelona and Valencia – delivered a crucial goal in the 87th minute, firing home a cut-back from Kylian Mbappe. This goal proved to be the final word in a back-and-forth contest.

Pro tip: – Utilizing wing-backs like Trent Alexander-Arnold can provide width and attacking options, but also requires defensive discipline to avoid being exposed on the counterattack.

late drama and apology

The match concluded with a red card for Elche defender Victor Chust in the seventh minute of added time, receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Mbappe. The draw was enough to lift Alonso’s team back above Barcelona, who secured a 4-0 victory over Athletic Club on Saturday in their return to Spotify Camp Nou. elche currently sits in 11th place in the league standings.

The first half saw several opportunities for both sides. Mbappe had Madrid’s best chances, testing Elche goalkeeper inaki Pena with a shot from a tight angle. Former liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, deployed as a right wing-back, almost set up Mbappe, but the French striker’s effort both forcing saves from Courtois.

Prior to kickoff, Real Madrid issued an apology after inadvertently using a picture of Elche forward da Silva in a video tribute to former liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva.

Reader question: – Do you think Elche’s resilient performance indicates they could cause upsets against other top La Liga teams this season? Share your thoughts!

Looking Ahead

Alonso’s team will next be in action against Olympiacos in the champions League on Wednesday, November 26th (20:00 GMT).

Why: Real Madrid and Elche played to a 2-2 draw in a La Liga match.
Who: Real Madrid, Elche, Jude Bellingham, Aleix Febas, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Rodriguez, Kylian Mbappe, Victor Chust, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thibaut Courtois, Inaki Pena, Xabi Alonso.
What: A thrilling La Liga match with multiple lead changes and a late equalizer from Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid also issued an apology for a pre-match video error.
How did it end?: The match ended in a 2-2 draw after Victor Chust received a red card in added time. The draw allowed Real Madrid to reclaim the top spot in La Liga.