**Real Madrid waltz into Elche's fortress as heavy favorites** — but Los Blancos have been beatable this season, and the hosts are desperate for their first W. 📺

Elche are winless in five and bleeding goals (seven conceded in three home matches), while Madrid have cruised past everyone except Betis. The injury headaches for both sides could shift momentum, though: Real Madrid missing Mendy, Rodrygo, and others means their fullback depth is tested, and Elche are without Boayar and Santiago upfront.

Key storylines:

- **Elche's leaky defense** faces a relentless Madrid attack led by **Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, and Ancelotti's machine** — this is a classic mismatch
- **Real Madrid's defensive tweaks** with **Huijsen, Konaté,** and the freshly arrived **Alexander-Arnold** at right-back will be under scrutiny
- **Camavinga and Valverde** anchor Madrid's midfield against a compact **Villar and Revivo** in the middle

Expected lineups:

- **Elche**: Dituro, Chust, Sangaré, Bigas, Houary, Revivo, Villar, Valera, Redondo, Morcillo, Morente
- **Real Madrid**: Courtois, Carreras, Huijsen, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold, Valverde, Camavinga, Vinícius Jr., Güler, Díaz, Mbappé

Prediction:

**Real Madrid 2–0 Elche**. Madrid's depth should overwhelm a struggling side lacking bite upfront. Lean Madrid. ⚪

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