Elche vs Real Madrid: where to watch live, kick-off time, and lineups in LaLiga By Thiago Lemos
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Real Madrid faces Elche at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on September 15, 2026, at 16:30 Brasília time, in a fixture valid for the sixth round of LaLiga 2026/27. The match marks another away test for the visiting squad.
After five rounds, Real Madrid occupies second place in the Spanish league standings with 12 points, trailing leader Barcelona by three points, while Elche remains in nineteenth position inside the relegation zone with two points.
Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabéu after an impressive opening half gave way to defensive difficulties during the second period. Elche collected a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés. Both clubs seek stability.
The squad from the province of Alicante travels next to meet Espanyol in league competition, whereas Real Madrid prepares for the city derby against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium.
Manager José Mourinho selected the identical 24 players used in the prior clash against Rayo Vallecano, maintaining continuity without fresh injuries beyond the long-term absences of Éder Militão, Mendy, and Rodrygo as the squad prepares for competition. Elche retains a complete roster.
Mourinho addressed the media directly during a press conference about his ambitions for the squad. “I like to win, I would like to play well and win, nothing more,” Mourinho said, adding: “I hope that in three months we are better than today, but I have nothing magical to say that in those three months we will be at an incredible level.” His statement set clear expectations.
During the previous campaign, Real Madrid recorded a 2-2 draw away at Elche before securing a 4-1 victory at Santiago Bernabéu.
Jesús Gil Manzano serves as the match referee at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in Elche for the encounter scheduled on September 15, 2026, at 16:30 Brasília time. The fixture concludes the round.
Elche lines up under manager Martín Anselmi with Dituro, Sangaré, Redondo, Chust, Revivo, Valera, Villar, Morcillo, Morente, Buonanotte, and Nino.
Real Madrid starts under manager José Mourinho with Courtois, Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham, Diomandé, Vinicius Junior, and Mbappé. The lineup features key starters.
