Elche vs Real Madrid live coverage comes from Estadio Martínez Valero as the teams meet in La Liga Matchday 6 on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Kick-off is at 10:30 PM EAT / 9:30 PM CEST, and the official starting lineups are confirmed.
Elche start with Matías Dituro in goal and a front line featuring Fer Niño and Ezequiel Ponce. Real Madrid name Thibaut Courtois in goal, with Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé among the starters.
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Elche vs Real Madrid live match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Elche vs Real Madrid |
| Competition | La Liga 2026/27 – Matchday 6 |
| Date | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 10:30 PM EAT / 9:30 PM CEST |
| Venue | Estadio Martínez Valero, Elche |
| Elche head coach | Martín Anselmi |
| Real Madrid head coach | José Mourinho |
| Referee | Jesús Gil Manzano |
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Elche vs Real Madrid official lineups
The confirmed teams show Elche using a 3-5-2 shape, with Dituro in goal, Bigas, Víctor Chust and Buba Sangaré in the defensive line, while Fer Niño and Ezequiel Ponce lead the attack.
Real Madrid start in a 4-2-3-1. Courtois is in goal, Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella start at full-back, with Ibrahima Konaté and Dean Huijsen in central defence. Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva form the deeper midfield base, with Brahim Díaz, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior behind Mbappé.
Elche starting XI vs Real Madrid
| No. | Player | Position / note |
| 1 | Matías Dituro | Goalkeeper |
| 20 | Tete Morente | |
| 11 | Germán Valera | |
| 6 | Pedro Bigas | |
| 23 | Víctor Chust | |
| 2 | Buba Sangaré | |
| 10 | Facundo Buonanotte | |
| 12 | Gonzalo Villar | |
| 14 | Fer Niño | |
| 9 | Ezequiel Ponce | |
| 47 | Javier Morcillo |
Real Madrid starting XI vs Elche
| No. | Player | Position / note |
| 1 | Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper |
| 24 | Denzel Dumfries | |
| 16 | Ibrahima Konaté | |
| 4 | Dean Huijsen | |
| 17 | Marc Cucurella | |
| 8 | Federico Valverde | |
| 20 | Bernardo Silva | |
| 21 | Brahim Díaz | |
| 5 | Jude Bellingham | |
| 7 | Vinícius Júnior | |
| 10 | Kylian Mbappé |
Elche and Real Madrid substitutes
| Elche substitutes | Real Madrid substitutes |
| Marc Aguado, Martim Neto, Roy Revivo, Alejandro Iturbe, Matia Barzic, Lucas Cepeda, Josan, Rubén Sánchez, Thomas Lemar, Federico Redondo, Abiel Osorio, Ali Houary | Thiago, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raúl Asencio, Andriy Lunin, Álvaro Carreras, Antonio Rüdiger, Yan Diomande, Eduardo Camavinga, Sergio Mestre, Carlos Espí, Endrick, Arda Güler, Aurélien Tchouaméni |
Real Madrid have several senior options available from the bench, including Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Camavinga, Arda Güler and Tchouaméni. Elche can call on players such as Aguado, Revivo, Lemar and Redondo if Martín Anselmi changes the shape or tempo.
What the confirmed Elche vs Real Madrid lineups show
Elche’s selection gives them two recognised forwards in Fer Niño and Ponce, supported by Buonanotte and the midfield runners around them. The 3-5-2 shape gives the hosts an extra central defender while still leaving width available through Morente and Morcillo.
Real Madrid’s lineup keeps major attacking quality on the pitch while still rotating parts of the team. Mbappé leads the attack after scoring twice against Rayo Vallecano, with Bellingham and Vinícius providing support around him.
The bench also gives Mourinho several ways to change the game, with Güler, Camavinga, Tchouaméni and Endrick among the options available after kick-off.
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Elche vs Real Madrid live score and match updates
The Elche vs Real Madrid live score begins changing after the 10:30 PM EAT kick-off. For the current score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and live statistics, open SP Score and select the Elche vs Real Madrid fixture. SP Score is the live-data destination for this match.
The official starting XIs on this page remain the permanent team-sheet record. After full-time, the final score and result can remain alongside the confirmed teams and match details.
How to follow Elche vs Real Madrid live on SP Score
| What to follow | Where to find it |
| Live score and current match status | SP Score |
| Goals, cards and substitutions | SP Score |
| Changing match statistics | SP Score |
| Confirmed starting lineups | This Elche vs Real Madrid live page |
| La Liga season context | La Liga 2026/27 hub |
| Real Madrid recent results | Related SportPesa Kenya match reports |
| Final score after full-time | This live page |
Open SP Score before or during the match, select Elche vs Real Madrid and follow the score and match events as they happen.
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Elche vs Real Madrid live FAQs
What time is Elche vs Real Madrid in Kenya?
The La Liga Matchday 6 fixture kicks off at 10:30 PM EAT on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Where is Elche vs Real Madrid being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Martínez Valero in Elche.
Are the Elche vs Real Madrid lineups confirmed?
Yes. Both starting XIs have been confirmed before kick-off.
Who starts in goal for Elche against Real Madrid?
Matías Dituro starts in goal for Elche.
Who starts in goal for Real Madrid?
Thibaut Courtois starts in goal for Real Madrid.
Does Kylian Mbappé start against Elche?
Yes. Kylian Mbappé leads the Real Madrid attack.
Does Jude Bellingham start against Elche?
Yes. Jude Bellingham is in the Real Madrid starting XI.
Does Arda Güler start against Elche?
No. Arda Güler is among the Real Madrid substitutes.
Where can I get the Elche vs Real Madrid live score?
Open SP Score and select Elche vs Real Madrid to follow the current score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and live statistics.
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Conclusion
Elche vs Real Madrid live coverage starts with both official lineups confirmed at Estadio Martínez Valero for La Liga Matchday 6. Elche use a two-striker setup, while Real Madrid start Mbappé with Bellingham and Vinícius among the main attacking threats.
Kick-off is at 10:30 PM EAT. The confirmed starting XIs remain on this page, while the current score, goals, cards, substitutions and live match statistics are available through SP Score as the match develops.
