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Elche v Real Madrid: controversial 2-2 from last season

Source
Mundo DeportivoLocal press
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EFE EFE
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Key points

  • Bellingham's late equaliser in November drew protests over a challenge on keeper Peña
  • Elche twice led but Madrid fought back both times in the Martínez Valero
  • Elche have not beaten Madrid at home since 1977-78; Madrid lead the head-to-head record

AI summary

Real Madrid visit Elche on Tuesday looking to improve on a fraught encounter from last season. The hosts led twice in a 2-2 draw in November, with Álvaro Rodríguez putting them ahead in the 84th minute, only for Bellingham to level two minutes later in a move that sparked fierce complaints from Elche's defence, who claimed Vinicius had fouled goalkeeper Peña beforehand.

Elche have not won at home against Madrid since the 1977-78 season, when they won 3-1. In eight meetings at the Martínez Valero since then, Madrid have won six and the sides have drawn twice.

Original headline

Elche y Real Madrid empataron con polémica en el último precedente

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