Real Madrid Crushes Elche 4-1, Keeps Pressure on Barcelona in La Liga

Real Madrid secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Elche in La Liga’s Round 28, held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, continuing to put pressure on Barcelona in the title race.

With this win, Real Madrid moves to 66 points in second place, temporarily one point behind Barcelona, while Elche remains at 26 points in 17th place.

Goals Summary:

• Antonio Rüdiger opened the scoring in the 39th minute after a clearance fell to him inside the box, which he slotted into the net.
• Fede Valverde doubled the lead in the 44th minute following a swift attack finished with a pass from Fran García, firing a powerful shot from outside the area.
• Dane Housen scored the third goal in the 66th minute with a precise header from a cross by young player Daniel Yañez.
• Elche pulled one back in the 85th minute after a defensive error from Camavinga, resulting in an own goal by Manuel Ángel.
• Arda Güler sealed the victory in the 89th minute with a stunning strike from midfield, capitalizing on the goalkeeper being off his line.

This win strengthens Real Madrid’s position in the La Liga title race and highlights their ability to exploit opponents’ mistakes while dominating at the Santiago Bernabéu.