"Federico Valverde was the Madrid hero with a hat-trick as City were beaten 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League. It is back to domestic matters tonight and Madrid know they can't afford to slip up if they want to keep the pressure on leaders Barcelona, who play tomorrow."
"Real Madrid have never lost to Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos have won 48 of their 54 previous matches against Elche in all competitions. Elche have not beaten Real Madrid since March 1978."
"They face an Elche side that sits fourth from bottom in La Liga and has not won a game in any competition this calendar year."
Real Madrid face Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu following an impressive 3-0 Champions League victory over Manchester City, where Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick. The match represents a return to domestic La Liga competition as Madrid aim to maintain pressure on leaders Barcelona. Elche currently sits fourth from bottom in La Liga and has not won a match in any competition this calendar year. Real Madrid have a dominant historical record against Elche, having never lost at home to them and winning 48 of their previous 54 matches in all competitions. The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 2-2 draw.
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