The win sends Real back to the top of La Liga at least for a few hours, with Sevilla, Real Betis and, more realistically, Real Sociedad able to overtake them later this weekend. Elche came in 15th and unbeaten at the Martinez Valero this season and started well, with Lucas Boye lashing an early shot at Thibaut Courtois. Modric slid through Vinicius, who drew out the goalkeeper just enough before scooping it over him and into the net. Elche were given unexpected hope with five minutes left when Real gifted them a goal back. Pedro Bigas missed a header from one of numerous Elche crosses slung into the box but Madrid survived.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 30, 2021 21:29 UTC