Elche CF v Real Madrid CF

Elche lost 0-1 at home to Valencia and have still not won a home match this season.

Thomas Lemar had an adductor problem; the coach did not know its exact extent and described his absence as hard to replace.

Elche has not scored at home in three of the five home matches played so far this season.

Elche lost at home to Valencia in a match decided in the final seconds.

Bernardo Silva has been used as the central organiser of the double pivot alongside Tchouaméni, with Arda Güler and Bellingham in the midfield.

The attacking trio, including Kylian Mbappé, is described as untouchable in the starting line-up.

Real Madrid's performance in the Clásico at Camp Nou was described as a show of tactical and physical strength, and Mourinho says he is happy with the team's recent performance.

Federico Valverde was rested as a precautionary measure for the match at Racing, with Real Madrid otherwise fielding the same line-up as in the previous game.

Fer Niño scored in Elche's losses against Racing de Santander and Real Sociedad.

Martín Anselmi is the coach of Elche.

Yago Santiago is the only player confirmed to be out for Elche.

Elche's probable starting lineup includes Dituro; Sangaré, Redondo, Chust; Rubén Sánchez, Aguado, Gonzalo Villar, Roy Revivo; Lemar, Germán Valera; Fer Niño.

Kiko Casilla mentioned David Soria's record of 193 consecutive starts for Getafe.

Kiko Casilla defended Matías Dituro after his error and believes his experience will help him recover.

Fer Niño is expected to be a key offensive player for Elche.

Matías Dituro made a significant save from Luka Sučić in the match against Real Sociedad.

Facundo Buonanotte is recovering a lot of balls and maintaining high defensive rhythms.

Thomas Lemar had a hamstring overload this week, but has been training with the group.

Federico Redondo has taken a step forward and is expected to contribute significantly.

Thomas Lemar showed his hierarchy.

Carlos Espí was in the starting line-up for Real Madrid Castilla.

Vinicius Junior renewed his contract with Real Madrid until 2032.

Endrick has returned to training after his injury.

Bellosillo debuted for Real Madrid C.

Lacosta also debuted for Real Madrid C.

Illia made several key saves to keep a clean sheet.

Rajado debuted for Real Madrid C.

Tchouameni is unavailable due to injury.

Thiago Pitarch has recovered from injury for Real Madrid.

Marc Bartra was involved in a penalty incident for Betis against Real Madrid.

Cucurella is nominated for the Ballon d'Or 2026.

Eduardo Camavinga is suspended for Real Madrid.