"Starting with the hosts, while Elche might have come flying out of the traps when making their iconic La Liga return back in August, Los Franjiverdes have largely come crashing back down to earth. Getting November underway with a routine 3-1 loss at the hands of reigning Spanish champions Barcelona, Eder Sarabia's men have sacrificed their spot in the top-half of the table."
"While veteran defender Pedro Bigas might have missed out against Real Sociedad last time out after picking up a knock, the former Las Palmas star should return to Sarabia's squad. Ahead of a blockbuster showdown in Valencia this weekend, Elche have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns. Finding the net against Sociedad earlier in the month and opening his La Liga account after completing a permanent summer switch from Real Madrid, Alvaro Rodriguez will lead the line against his former club."
Real Madrid travel to the Estadio Martinez Valero seeking to widen their La Liga lead under Xabi Alonso, holding a three-point buffer over the chasing pack. Elche began the season strongly but have slipped, earning just two points from their last five league matches and suffering recent defeats to Barcelona and Espanyol. Concerns are growing at the club about a possible relegation battle as the team struggles for goals. Elche report no fresh injury worries, expect Pedro Bigas to return, and will rely on Alvaro Rodriguez to lead the attack against his former club. Betting markets list Real Madrid as favorites at 2/5 with Olympusbet.
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