"The tale of the first half belonged to both goalkeepers, with Thibaut Courtois and Inaki Pena producing a string of stunning stops to keep the game level heading into the break. Courtois sprang into action to deny Andre Silva with his feet from close range after Alvaro Carreras carelessly turned over possession to Hector Fort down Elche's right side. At the other end, Pena was also in inspired form, repelling efforts from Kylian Mbappe in quick succession,"
"But the Madrid goalkeeper was eventually beaten in the 53rd minute when German Valera's exquisite backheel was expertly finished in off the post by Elche captain Aleix Febas. However, Dean Huijsen's 78th-minute equaliser sparked a frantic finish at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero that saw both teams cancelled out in the closing stages. Just five minutes after coming on, former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Rodriguez turned Raul Asencio inside out before picking out the bottom-left corner six minutes from time, but Elche's joy was short-lived."
Real Madrid came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with 10-man Elche, reclaiming top spot in LaLiga. Both goalkeepers dominated the first half, with Thibaut Courtois and Inaki Pena making numerous stunning saves. Aleix Febas opened the scoring in the 53rd minute after German Valera's backheel. Dean Huijsen levelled for Madrid in the 78th minute, but former Madrid striker Alvaro Rodriguez restored Elche's lead six minutes from time. Jude Bellingham tucked home Kylian Mbappe's cutback in the 87th minute to salvage a draw, and a second-bookable sending-off late on left Madrid unable to win.
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