Overview
- Kickoff is 3:00 p.m. ET at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with U.S. coverage on ABC and streams on ESPN+ and Fubo.
- Confirmed Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras; Güler, Ceballos; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappé, with Camavinga, Valverde and Vinícius Júnior on the bench.
- Rüdiger, Militão and Tchouaméni remain unavailable, tightening options in defense as Madrid seek a response to recent dropped points.
- Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Athletic Club moved them top on goal difference, so a Madrid victory would restore a clear lead in LaLiga.
- Elche are unbeaten at home with the league’s best defensive record on their own ground this season, yet bookmakers still price Madrid as strong favorites (around -265).