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Real Madrid vs Elche Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Mar 14, 2026 11:42 AM ET

Real Madrid will be taking on Elche at the Bernabeu for the 28th matchweek of the La Liga season. After an impressive performance in the Champions League, Los Blancos will look to catch up to FC Barcelona in the league table.

Real Madrid is second in the league with 63 points after 27 league matches played. Their record is 20 wins, three draws, and four losses.

Elche is 17th in the league table with 26 points after 27 league matches played. Elche's record is five wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses.

Last weekend, Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home. During the week, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 at home with a hat trick from Federico Valverde. They have a big lead ahead of the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 in a few days.

Federico Valverde of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 11, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Photo by Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images

Elche is winless in their last 10 matches in the league, and their previous match was a 2-1 loss to Villarreal away from home.

Expected Lineups for Real Madrid and Elche

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
Defenders: Fran Garcia, Dean Huijsen, Raul Asencio, Dani Carvajal
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Manuel Angel, Thiago Pitarch, Arda Guler
Forwards: Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior

Injuries: Alvaro Carreras, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Franco Mastantuono* (*Suspended)

Elche

Goalkeeper: Matias Dituro
Defenders: Marc Aguado, Leo Petrot, David Affengruber, Victor Chust, Josan
Midfielders: Martim Neto, Aleix Febas, Gonzalo Villar
Forwards: Rafa Mir, Andre Silva

Injuries: Pedro Bigas, Hector Fort, John Donald

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Elche

Real Madrid vs Elche will kick off at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9 p.m. local time in Madrid, Spain, at the Bernabeu.

The match will be available to watch across select TV channels and streaming services in the United States and in Spain.

ESPN Select (USA)
ESPN Unlimited (USA)
ESPN Deportes (USA)
DAZN LaLiga (Spain)

Athlon Must-Watch Rating: 7/10

Real Madrid is likely to play a rotated squad against Elche, but that doesn't mean the match is not important for the La Liga title race. Real Madrid is four points behind Barcelona, and a win over Elche will add pressure to Barcelona's match against Sevilla this weekend.

Real Madrid is rotating the team as they prepare for the seocnd leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City this week.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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