Real Madrid needed until stoppage time to see off Elche 3-2 away from home on Tuesday in La Liga’s sixth matchday, with Kylian Mbappé both scoring and providing an assist in a match that proved far tighter than expected. The result lifts Madrid level on points with FC Barcelona at the top of the standings.
How did the match unfold?
Elche made life difficult for the visitors, twice pushing back to level the score and forcing Real Madrid to dig deep for the win. Despite dominating for long stretches, Carlo Ancelotti’s successors found themselves unable to shake off their hosts until the closing moments, when a late intervention finally settled the contest in the champions’ favor.
Real Madrid showed character to find a winner deep into added time after Elche twice fought back to level the score, the club’s coverage noted.
Why was Mbappé so important to the result?
Mbappé was directly involved in two of Real Madrid’s three goals, scoring once himself and setting up a teammate for another, underlining his growing influence on the team’s attack this season. His double contribution proved decisive in a game where Madrid struggled to put Elche away comfortably, with the French forward again showing his value in high-pressure moments away from home.
What does the win mean for the title race?
The narrow victory keeps Real Madrid’s title challenge on track by drawing them level on points with Barcelona at the summit of La Liga after six rounds. While the performance exposed some defensive fragility on the road, the three points ensure Madrid stay within touching distance of top spot heading into the coming weeks of the season.
