Real Madrid’s Winless Streak Continues Amid Late Drama
Real Madrid’s recent trip to Elche turned into a nail-biter, with Jude Bellingham rescuing a point in the dying minutes to secure a 2-2 draw. The result, while dramatic, extended Madrid’s winless streak to three matches—a worrying trend for a club with championship ambitions.
How the Match Unfolded: Elche Pushes Madrid to the Brink
Elche, sitting mid-table and winless in six consecutive league matches, stunned fans by twice taking the lead. Aleix Febas broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute, putting the hosts ahead and sending shockwaves through the visiting supporters. Real Madrid responded with a goal from Dean Huijsen in the 78th minute—his first for the club—only for Elche’s Álvaro Rodríguez to restore the lead just six minutes later.
But Madrid’s resilience shone through. Jude Bellingham, who has quickly become the heartbeat of Xabi Alonso’s side, found the net in the 87th minute, salvaging a draw and keeping Madrid one point ahead of Barcelona in the league standings.
Xabi Alonso’s Response: “We Must Persevere”
After the match, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the team’s struggles but remained optimistic.
“The team continues to compete. The results and our game could be better. We are self-critical but the team’s spirit remains good. We must persevere in the face of adversity. This is Real Madrid, we have to live with criticism,” Alonso told reporters.
Vinícius Júnior, returning from injury, made a second-half appearance but couldn’t tip the scales. Alonso praised his attitude, saying,
“He’s still engaged. Today we are not as happy as we’d like but everyone is energized and eager to get back to a good result and a positive momentum.”
Key Takeaways: Madrid’s Title Race Tightens
-
Real Madrid’s winless run now stands at three matches, including a goalless draw at Rayo Vallecano and a Champions League loss to Liverpool.
-
Jude Bellingham’s late equalizer was crucial, keeping Madrid just ahead of Barcelona, who thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in their own fixture.
-
Elche’s resilience was on full display, but their own winless streak continues, leaving them in 11th place.
-
Víctor Chust’s red card for Elche in stoppage time added further drama to an already tense encounter.
What’s Next for Real Madrid?
Madrid faces Olympiakos next in the Champions League, hoping to regain momentum and silence critics. With Barcelona breathing down their necks, every point counts in the race for the La Liga title.
Future Implications: Can Madrid Bounce Back?
The draw at Elche exposed Madrid’s vulnerability and raised questions about their consistency. With key players returning and Alonso’s leadership, fans will be watching closely to see if the team can turn things around before the pressure mounts further.
Sources
1. The team continues to compete: Real Madrid coach Alonso after ...
2. 🎙️ Xabi Alonso: "the real action kicks off tomorrow"
3. Immediate Reaction: Elche 2-2 Real Madrid
4. Voici les 1️⃣6️⃣ meilleurs clubs de FC 25 🔥
5. Rival Watch: Good news for Barcelona as Real Madrid drop points away at Elche
6. Three questions and three answers from Elche 2-2 Real Madrid
