In the meeting of the 13th round of the Spanish football championship, Elche and Real Madrid played 2-2, and the “Royal Club” took the top of the table with this point.
Elche led twiceReal came back both times, and in the last minutes they chased the victory, but the host managed to defend himself.
The host had the first big chance of the game in the 17th minute, Rafa Mir shot, but it was Courtois reacted brilliantly. In the 25th minute, Arda Guler threatened on the opposite side, but it was inaccurate. Just two minutes later, Andre Silva was in a situation where he could shoot, but he decided to assist, missing a great opportunity. In the 30th minute, Kylian Mbbape could have reacted better, but his shot was stopped by Inaki Pena.
The French striker had a great chance three minutes later, but Pena came out victorious once again. In the 38th minute, Andre Silva was again in a great situation, but the Belgian goalkeeper made another save.
After the first half with many opportunities, but also no goalsthe sequel offered a goliath.
Elche took the lead in the 53rd minute with a goal Aleix Febasbut Real managed to equalize in the 78th minute through Dean Huijsen. Six minutes later, the home team scored a second goal, this time it was the shooter Alvaro Rodríguez.
He equalized just three minutes later Jude Bellingham. The hosts protested a possible foul on Pena after Vinicius tackled him before Bellingham’s goal. But the referee just waved his hand even though the Elche goalkeeper was bleeding after the collision.
At the end of the match Victor Chust earned a second yellow cardbut with his move he may have saved his teammates from Real’s third goal.
Real leads with 32 points, Barca has 31, and Villarreal is third with 29 points. They are followed by Atletico Madrid with 28, and Betis with 21 points.
(Hina | Photo: Real Madrid CF)
