Elche vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS – La Liga HIGHLIGHTS – Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-0 on Wednesday in LaLiga with to goals from Federico Valverde, Karim Benzema, and Marco Asensio. The league leaders also had three goals disallowed by VAR for offside in the build-ups. Madrid is in first place with 28 points, six points ahead of Barcelona in second place, who has one game remaining and will visit Villarreal on Thursday. Follow La Liga LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN
Elche vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS- Fede Valverde STARS as Real Madrid edge over Elche, sit six point ahead at top of table- CHECK HIGHLIGHTS
Elche vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS- Fede Valverde STARS as Real Madrid edge over Elche, sit six point ahead at top of table- CHECK HIGHLIGHTS
The game got off to a furious start, and Benzema scored early, only to have it cancelled out by a slight offside. With a deliberate snip from just beyond the box into the corner, Fede Valverde maintained his impeccable form to give them the lead. They would be denied by close offsides twice more, but it would not matter because of the sharp skill on show.
💪 ¡Victoria y liderato intacto!#ElcheRealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) October 19, 2022
Real took the lead in the 11th minute with a stunning technical shot from the edge of the box by in-form Valverde. In addition to the three attempts that were disallowed—one by David Alaba and two by Karim Benzema—the champs had several additional chances during the course of the game.Elche led 1-0 at the interval and had made many threats. Early in the second half, Carlos Clerc had a great opportunity that the Ukrainian turned over, then Nico brought a nice stop from Andriy Lunin.
Elche vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS- Fede Valverde STARS as Real Madrid edge over Elche, sit six point ahead at top of table- CHECK HIGHLIGHTS
That, however, hastened what was certain to happen. Benzema was unstoppable this time. Rodrygo was passed in along the left side, and after latching onto his flick in front of the box, he effortlessly found the corner. A just prize for a job well done. In the 75th minute, Benzema increased Real’s advantage following slick interaction with Rodrygo, who provided the Ballon d’Or winner with a deft back-heel pass.
Aurelien Tchouameni found Rodrygo again in the closing seconds by dividing the full-back and center-back. Marco Asensio nearly deflected his cross into the goal with his first touch. After a tough match, Los Blancos prevailed handily. Real Madrid is in first position with 28 points, six points clear of Barcelona in second place, who has one game remaining and will visit Villarreal on Thursday.
Elche vs Real Madrid Starting XI:
Elche XI-Badia; Clerc, Morente, Verdu, Bigas, Palacious; Gumbau, Fernandez, Guti; Boye, Milla
Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Kroos, Modric, Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius..
Elche vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS- Fede Valverde STARS as Real Madrid edge over Elche, sit six point ahead at top of table- CHECK HIGHLIGHTS
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