Overview

Elche CF host Real Madrid CF in La Liga. Both teams want a win for different reasons. Elche need points to stay safe. Real Madrid want to go back to the top of the table.

Madrid are missing several defenders. This means some changes in their lineup. Elche are also missing one key player. The match will be tough for both sides.

• Fixture: Elche CF vs Real Madrid CF
• Competition: Primera Division
• Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
• Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025
• Kick-off: 21:00 CET / 20:00 UTC
• Referee: Not confirmed

Predicted Lineup

Elche CF (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Edgar Badia, Defenders: Pedro Bigas, John, Josan (out), Midfielders: Fran Garcia, Dani Ceballos, Arda Guler, Forwards: Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid CF (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois, Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Midfielders: Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, Forwards: Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe

Injury Report

Elche CF

• Josan – muscle discomfort

Real Madrid CF

• Dani Carvajal – injury
• Antonio Rudiger – injury
• David Alaba – injury
• Eder Militao – injury
• Franco Mastantuono – injury
• Aurelien Tchouameni – injury

Analysis Report

Real Madrid are missing many defenders. This means they must use new players in the back. Trent Alexander-Arnold starts at right-back. Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo will lead the attack. Madrid want to win to go back to the top of the league.

Elche are missing Josan. He is a key player. But Pedro Bigas and John are fit. Elche will try to play strong at home. They need points to stay safe in the league.

The match will be tough for both teams. Madrid have more injuries. Elche want to use their home crowd. The result could be close. Both teams will fight hard for the win.