"Inaki Pena delivered one of the standout goalkeeping performances of the La Liga season as Elche held Real Madrid to a dramatic 2-2 draw, a result that has shaken the top of the table and tightened the title race considerably. The goalkeeper, currently on loan from Barcelona, put in a heroic display that frustrated the league leaders and kept his parent club within touching distance."
"Beyond his saves, Pena also found himself at the centre of controversy during Real Madrid's last-minute equaliser. The play leading up to Jude Bellingham's 2-2 goal included contact from Vinicius, who struck Pena in the face just before Bellingham converted. While the referee and VAR ultimately allowed the goal to stand, Pena felt the situation should have been handled differently."
Inaki Pena, on loan from Barcelona, produced a standout goalkeeping display as Elche secured a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid. Pena made five crucial saves and frustrated the league leaders, helping Elche earn a valuable point. The draw reduced Barcelona's deficit at the top of La Liga to a single point. Pena received public praise from Barcelona midfielder Gavi, who posted a congratulatory message on social media. Pena was involved in controversy when Vinicius struck him in the face just before Jude Bellingham's equaliser, a decision the referee and VAR allowed to stand that Pena disputed. Pena will return to Barcelona at season's end.
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