Real Madrid faces Elche this Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the 13th round of LaLiga, at Estádio Manuel Martínez Valero, at Elche, Espanha. The game starts at 5pm (Brasília time). Líder of the competition with 31 points, the Madrid team is looking for victory to stay at the top of the table after a recent draw. Elche, 11th place with 15 points, plays at home unbeaten in six matches.
Xabi Alonso leads Real Madrid, who are coming off a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano. Eder Sarabia guides Elche, newly promoted and without wins in their last five league games. The match takes place under mild conditions, with temperatures around 20°C and partly cloudy skies, with no risk of rain.
- Main highlights of Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé, with 13 goals in the season.
- Elche is betting on defensive solidity at home, with three wins and three draws.
- Referee: Mario Melero López, known for strict criteria for fouls.
Probable formation and confirmed absences
Real Madrid must enter the field with Thibaut Courtois in goal, followed by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raúl Asencio, Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras in defense. No mid, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler form the base, with Jude Bellingham further forward. Federico Valverde plays on the right wing, Vinícius Júnior on the left and Kylian Mbappé in central attack. Ausências include Antonio Rüdiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both undergoing muscle recovery.
For Elche, Matías Dituro defends the arc, with Álvaro Núñez, David Affengruber, Víctor Chust and Adrià Pedrosa in the line of four. Marc Aguado anchors the defensive midfield, while Bambo Diaby, Rodrigo Mendoza, Aleix Febas and Rafa Mir complete the sector. Álvaro Rodríguez leads the attack. Pedro Bigas is the only absence, with a knee injury.
These lineups are based on recent practices and each team’s last game. Real Madrid used a similar formation in the draw against Rayo, prioritizing possession of the ball. Elche, at 1-1 with Real Sociedad, maintained 4-1-4-1 to contain quick transitions.
History of confrontations between Elche and Real Madrid
Real Madrid dominates the record with 35 wins in 53 games against Elche. The home team only won six times, all at home, and there were 12 draws. In the last five LaLiga duels, Real Madrid emerged victorious in four, with scores of 4-0 and 3-0 in the 2022-23 season.
Elche’s biggest triumph occurred in 1978, 2-0 at Martínez Valero. Recentemente, in January 2022, there was a 2-2 draw at Bernabéu, with a late comeback from the visitors. Esses numbers indicate Madrid’s superiority, but Elche exploits local strength to surprise.
In 14 of Real Madrid’s last 15 league games, the team remained undefeated. Elche, in turn, drew six of 12 matches in this edition, showing defensive balance.
Recent team performance in LaLiga
Real Madrid accumulated 10 wins, one draw and one defeat in the initial 12 games. The last five results include: 2-1 win over Barcelona, 1-0 against Juventus in Champions, 1-0 in Getafe, 2-5 loss to Atlético and 0-0 draw with Rayo. The defense conceded just 10 goals, the best mark in the league.
Elche has recorded three wins, six draws and three defeats. Seus five most recent games: 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad, 0-1 defeat against Villarreal, 2-1 against At home, the team did not lose, with an average of 1.5 goals scored per match.
These numbers reinforce the leader’s consistency, while Elche depends on counterattacks to score.
Where to watch live and streaming options
The match broadcasts live on Brasil on the ESPN channel and on the Disney+ streaming service. Subscribers access full coverage from 4:45 pm, with pre-game. Plataformas and Globoplay offer the game to selected regions via the LaLiga package.
Overseas, options include DAZN on Espanha and ESPN Deportes in the US. Fãs on México watch on TUDN. Verifique local availability to avoid geo-blocking.
For tickets, the official Elche website sells tickets online, priced between 20 and 60 euros. Capacidade of the stadium has 33,732 fans, and around 80% of the tickets have already been sold.
Weather conditions and interesting facts about the stadium
The Estádio Manuel Martínez Valero, home of the Elche since 1978, hosted Copa’s 1982 Mundo games, including Hungary’s 10-1 victory over El Salvador. Reformado in 2000, the site has natural grass and modern LED lighting.
This afternoon, the thermometer reads 20°C at noon, rising to 22°C at kickoff. Ventos of 15 km/h from the northwest and humidity of 50% favor fluid football, with no precipitation forecast. The forecast indicates clear skies, ideal for the show.
Curiosities include Elche’s nickname “Franjiverdes”, due to their green stripes, and the fact that Real Madrid have never lost to their rivals since 2013 in LaLiga.
Coaches and scorers in focus
Xabi Alonso, in Real Madrid since 2024, accumulates 75% success, with an emphasis on quick transitions. Eder Sarabia, in Elche since June 2025, renewed until 2027 and focuses on tactical organization.
Kylian Mbappé leads the Real scorers with 13 goals in 12 games. Pelo Elche, André Silva have four, followed by Rafa Mir with three. Esses players define the offensive rhythm of their teams.
The refereeing is with Mario Melero López, who officiated 15 games in LaLiga this year, with an average of 4.5 cards per match.
