Overview
- Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Athletic put them first on goal difference on Saturday, and Real can return to the summit with a victory at Elche.
- Kickoff listings differ, with some outlets posting 8 p.m. local and others 9 p.m.; in the U.S. the match airs on ABC with streams on ESPN+ and Fubo.
- Real reached the international break after a 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool and a 0-0 draw with Rayo following a six-match winning run.
- Elche are midtable after a five-match league winless spell following an early unbeaten start, though they have allowed only 14 goals in 12 matches.
- Kylian Mbappé has 13 goals in 12 league games and is expected to be available, with bookmakers making Madrid heavy favorites.