Real Madrid is riding high after that 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Champions League. They’re second in La Liga right now and closing in on Barcelona at the top. Elche, on the other hand, just can’t seem to catch a break. They’re stuck at 17th and still haven’t picked up a win in 2026. The catch for Madrid? Their injury list is a headache. Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo are all out. So, Carlo Ancelotti has to shuffle his lineup for this match, making sure his squad gets through another league game before they have to focus on the second leg at the Etihad.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) March 14, 2026
Real Madrid vs Elche: La Liga 2025-26 Match Details And All You Need to Know
| Match | Real Madrid vs Elche CF |
| Competition | La Liga 2025-26 (Matchweek 28) |
| Date | Sunday, March 15, 2026 (IST) |
| Venue | Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain |
| Kickoff Time | 01:30 AM IST (March 15) / 08:00 PM GMT / 03:00 PM ET (March 14) |
Real Madrid Team And Injury News
Coach Alvaro Arbeloa is up against a serious selection dilemma with a minimum of nine players being unavailable. Kylian Mbappe (knee) and Jude Bellingham (hamstring) have been rested for the Manchester City second leg. Rodrygo is sidelined indefinitely after his operation, and Eder Militao, Dani Ceballos, and David Alaba are still out. Alvaro Carreras has become the latest player to join the list of injured players due to a calf problem, and Franco Mastantuono is out on suspension.
Elche Team And Injury News
Elche’s got Pedro Bigas and John Donald Chetauya nursing muscle injuries. Hector Fort, who’s on loan from Barcelona, is still out because of his shoulder. So, everyone’s watching Alvaro Rodriguez. He’s just 21, used to play for Real Madrid Castilla, and now he’s set to lead the charge against his old team.
Real Madrid vs Elche Lineups (Predicted)
Real Madrid:
Thibaut Courtois; Daniel Carvajal, Raul Asensio, Dean Huijsen, Francisco Garcia; Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, Thiago Pitarch Pinar; Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Junior.
Elche:
Matias Dituro; Victor Chust, David Affengruber, Leo Petrot; Lucas Cepeda, Marc Aguado, Aleix Febas, German Valera; Martim Neto; Andre Silva, Alvaro Rodriguez.
Where To Watch Real Madrid vs Elche: La Liga Live Streaming And TV Channels
| Region | TV Channel / Platform |
| India | FanCode (App & Website), Airtel Xstream Play |
| Spain | Movistar LaLiga, Orange TV |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports |
| United States | ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ |
| Canada | TSN+ |
