On paper, Elche should have been a "walk" for Real Madrid, in the end Barça scored 5 goals, but on the field it turned out the opposite, Jose Mourinho's team suffered extremely much and it took a goal from Carlos Espi in extra time to come out with 3 points. In fact, Arda Guler created the illusion that they would easily solve this meeting when in the 25th minute, the Turkish striker executed a fantastic shot, but unfortunately for him it was considered an own goal by goalkeeper Dituro. In the 25th it was Kylian Mbappe's turn, with the French "rooster" converting into a goal assist by Diomande, doubling the figures.

Just when everything seemed under control, Real Madrid made up ground in the second half, with Elche taking advantage when Osorio headed in from inside the area to narrow the score to 1-2. Elche were not satisfied with that, but in the 83rd minute they shocked Real Madrid when Fer Nino made the stadium erupt in celebration by equalizing the score at 2-2.

Mourinho reacted immediately by sending Endrick and Espi onto the field. Ironically or not, it was the 21-year-old talent who saved Jose Mourinho again as he netted Kylian Mbappe's clean assist in the 91st minute, giving Real Madrid another three points. Thanks to this 3-2 away win, Real Madrid did not allow Barcelona to escape, with one more game remaining they remain on 15 points.

After the match, Jose Mourinho does not hide, but reveals Real Madrid's problem this period: "Of course, this was just a three-pointer, nothing more. During the first half we had the feeling that we could score 3,4 or 5 goals, but in the second half we reduced the intensity and allowed too many spaces. I believe the problem is clear. There are some matches that seem closed, but in fact they are not. The only explanation I have is that we do not manage to kill those matches that seem easy", said Jose Mourinho at a press conference.