Overview
- Kickoff is set for Sunday, November 23 at 21:00 CET at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (15:00 ET, 12:00 PT; 14:00 Mexico City).
- Broadcast varies by region: Spain on Movistar Plus+ and DAZN; Mexico on Sky Sports; United States on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+; much of South America on ESPN/DIRECTV/Disney+; Canada on TSN/TSN+.
- Madrid enter with 31 points after a draw at Rayo and Barcelona’s win, making a victory important to keep or regain the LaLiga lead.
- Reports list multiple defensive absences or doubts for Madrid, including Rüdiger, Militao, Carvajal, Alaba, Tchouaméni and Mastantuono, while Elche have been a mid-table surprise with strong home results.
- The match opens a congested run for Madrid, including a midweek trip to Olympiacos and further away fixtures that sharpen focus on Alonso’s stewardship.