Elche 2-2 Real Madrid: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Elche 2-2 Real Madrid in the La Liga on Sunday, 23 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Elche and Real Madrid at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw, with both sides showing resilience in a tightly contested affair. Elche took the lead in the 53' when Aleix Febas scored, assisted by George Valera, but Real Madrid responded in the 78' through Dean Huijsen, who netted with an assist from Jude Bellingham. The game saw multiple substitutions around the hour mark, with Real Madrid making three changes at 57' to inject fresh energy, while Elche made adjustments at 66'.

Late drama unfolded as Elche regained the lead in the 84' via Agustin Rodriguez, assisted by Matheus Neto, only for Bellingham to equalise for Real Madrid in the 87', with Kylian Mbappe providing the assist. The closing stages were marred by disciplinary issues, culminating in Víctor Chust receiving a second yellow card and subsequent red card in the 90+6' for Elche, leaving them a man down in added time. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Elche held on for a point, while Real Madrid will rue not capitalising further on their possession edge.

Possession was almost evenly split at 49% for Elche and 51% for Real Madrid, indicating a balanced encounter where neither side dominated the ball, which likely contributed to the draw as both teams had opportunities to build attacks. Real Madrid held a clear advantage in corners with 8 compared to Elche's 2, suggesting they created more set-piece threats, though their lower successful dribbles (40 versus Elche's 47) highlight Elche's effectiveness in individual battles and transitions. Cards played a significant role, with Elche receiving 4 yellows and 1 red, disrupting their rhythm especially late on, while Real Madrid's solitary yellow allowed them more stability; both sides recorded 2 assists each, reflecting efficient finishing from limited chances, and each used all 5 substitutions, with Elche's changes at 66', 79', and 83' aiming to maintain momentum, and Real Madrid's triple switch at 57' plus others at 64' and 88' helping to shift the game's dynamics in their favour.

These stats underscore how Elche's dribbling prowess helped them score twice despite fewer corners, but their higher card count, including the red, ultimately prevented a win, offering bettors insights into disciplinary trends that could influence future over/under cards markets. No penalties were taken, and no injury-time goals occurred, keeping the focus on open-play efficiency where Real Madrid's slight possession edge didn't translate to victory.

The game's turning points began in the second half when Elche broke the deadlock in the 53' as Aleix Febas found the net with George Valera's assist, giving the hosts a deserved lead after a competitive first half. Real Madrid fought back in the 78' with Dean Huijsen scoring off Jude Bellingham's assist, levelling the score, before Elche edged ahead again in the 84' through Agustin Rodriguez, set up by Matheus Neto. The match's decisive drama came in the 87' when Bellingham scored, assisted by Kylian Mbappe, securing a point for the visitors, but Elche's Víctor Chust receiving a red card in the 90+6' after a second yellow proved crucial, as it left them defending with ten men in the dying moments and potentially shifted betting odds on a late winner.

Substitutions also influenced the flow, with Real Madrid's triple change at 57'—Eduardo Camavinga coming on for Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde for Fran Garcia, and Vinicius Junior for Rodrygo—adding attacking impetus that led to their equaliser, while Elche's adjustments, such as Andre Silva making way for Agustin Rodriguez at 79', directly contributed to their second goal shortly after.

Elche lined up in a solid 5-3-2 formation, providing defensive stability while allowing midfielders like Aleix Febas to push forward and link with the front pair, forming effective partnerships that exploited transitions and led to their goals. Standout roles included the wing-backs contributing to build-up play, with the central defensive trio offering resilience against Real Madrid's attacks, though the setup was tested late on following the red card.

Real Madrid deployed a 3-4-1-2 shape, emphasising width from the midfield quartet and creativity through Jude Bellingham in the attacking midfield role, which facilitated key assists and his goal. Notable partnerships emerged between Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe upfront, combining pace and vision to break down Elche's defence, with the back three providing a platform for their offensive pushes.

Jude Bellingham earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal performance, scoring the equaliser in the 87' and providing an assist for Dean Huijsen's goal in the 78', demonstrating his all-around influence in midfield with composure under pressure. His ability to dictate tempo and contribute directly to both Real Madrid goals highlighted why he's a key asset, offering bettors value in player performance markets for future games.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Espanyol (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Athletic Club (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Elche (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Rayo Vallecano (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Valencia (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs FC Barcelona (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Getafe (A)

Sitting in 10th place with 16 points, Elche will be buoyed by this resilient draw against the league leaders, extending their unbeaten run at home, but they face a stern test against seventh-placed Getafe, who are just one point ahead with 17, in a Friday night clash on 28 November at 20:00 that could see them climb the table if they replicate their dribbling prowess and defensive resolve.

Top of the La Liga standings with 32 points, Real Madrid remain unbeaten but will rue dropping points in consecutive away draws, setting up an intriguing midweek encounter against Olympiacos on 26 November at 20:00 in what promises to be a challenging European fixture where their attacking stars like Bellingham and Mbappé will need to fire to maintain momentum across competitions.

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