Overview
- Kickoff is set for 21:00 CET at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (15:00 ET, 12:00 PT, 14:00 Mexico City, 15:00 Lima/Bogotá).
- Broadcasts: Spain on Movistar Plus+ and DAZN LaLiga; Mexico on Sky Sports; United States on ESPN Deportes and ESPN Select; much of South America on DIRECTV Sports/DGO; Canada on TSN/RDS.
- Madrid arrive after a 0-0 at Rayo Vallecano and a loss at Liverpool, with Barcelona’s win trimming or overtaking their lead, making three points vital to steady the title push.
- Injuries shape selection: reports rule out Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Carvajal, list Aurélien Tchouaméni as doubtful, and note Franco Mastantuono absent, while Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Thibaut Courtois are available.
- Elche are portrayed as a confident, newly promoted side with strong home form, and media projections list lineups featuring Dituro, Chust, Affengruber and Bigas for the hosts, with Bellingham, Vinícius and Mbappé expected for Madrid.