Surely, there are a lot of problems within this Real Madrid team under the new head coach, Xabi Alonso, but there is no solution. This is the third match in a row across all competitions that Real Madrid have dropped points. It started with a 1-0 against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Just before the international break, Real Madrid had a 0-0 draw against Rayo, and now they again drew with Elche. Eventually, Real Madrid again dropped points in La Liga.
The Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in Elche was the venue for this game, and coach Xabi Alonso made many changes. Vinicius Jr. was again in the place, and his countryman, Rodrygo, started in his place. Trent Alexander-Arnold finally started the game in the right back position. Fran Garcia also got a rare start with Real Madrid playing 4-4-2.
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Many Problems, Zero Solution: Real Madrid again drop points in La Liga
With five defenders in the playing eleven, it was still Elche who were the team to get the first clear opportunity in the game. A mistake from left-back, Alvaro Carreas, Fort won the ball and passed to his teammate. Eventually, Thibaut Courtois, like always, made the save. With the same going on, Kylian Mbappe had two clear chances of scoring but missed both. Inaki Pena, the Barcelona loanee, made two great saves. The score was 0-0 at half-time.
Aleix Febas scored the first goal in the match, and Elche were 1-0 up. Xabi Alonso made three changes by bringing in Fede Valverde, Camavinga, and Vinicius Jr. Still, the team struggled to score. In the 64th minute, Xabi brought in Gonzalo Garcia, and he made a difference by making a run in the box but heading the ball just wide. It was in the 73rd minute when Trent struck a corner, which was headed by Bellingham, and Dean Huijsen was guided into the back of the net.
Just six minutes later, the former Real Madrid player, Alvaro Rodriguez, scored a solo goal and Elche were 2-1 up. Three minutes before the normal time to end, it was Bellingham’s shot that was deflected, but Mbappe kept the ball in, and Bellingham scored the goal. The score was 2-2. Real Madrid just got a point in the game. They were five points clear of FC Barcelona two matches before. Now only one point separates the two teams.
Trent Alexander-Arnold had a great game compared to others as he did his job of putting the ball into the box. Surely, Real Madrid needs a player like Gonzalo to start, as this will make Trent’s game more logical. Raul Asencio also looked decent in the game. Now, Real Madrid’s next play Olympiacos away from home in the UEFA Champions League.
