Overview
- Fernando Morientes said the 'Review Time' committee unanimously decided the Vinicius Jr–Inaki Peña clash did not merit re-examination.
- Elche head coach Eder Sarabia called the contact a clear foul that left Peña bleeding and faulted both the referee and VAR.
- Inaki Peña said the incident looked like a foul to him after watching the replay but accepted the officials’ decision to let the goal stand.
- Real Madrid drew 2-2 after goals from Aleix Febas and Alvaro Rodríguez for Elche and from Dean Huijsen and Bellingham for Madrid, leaving Madrid one point ahead of Barcelona and on a three-game winless run.
- Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez used post-match remarks to renew criticism tied to Barcelona’s Negreira case, which Barcelona has denied conferred any advantage.