Elche vs Real Madrid: LaLiga returns
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LaLiga returns after the November international break and Real Madrid visit the Martínez Valero stadium on matchday 13. They will face Elche, who are having a fine season, aiming to pick up three points that will put our team further ahead of the chasing pack (9:00 pm CET).
It will be the first of four consecutive away games for Xabi Alonso's side. In just three days, our team will visit Athens to face Olympiacos on matchday five of the Champions League. Then, it will be time to travel to Girona and Athletic Club for two more LaLiga encounters.
"Elche are performing at a high level and playing good football," explained Xabi Alonso at the before the match. For this match, the coach will not be able to call upon Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Militão, Tchouameni and Mastantuono.
The opponent
The Elche side is having a great season. The home team are currently mid-table, with 15 points and a record of three wins, six draws and three defeats. They are proving to be very strong at the Martínez Valero and are still undefeated.