In desperate need of a bounce back, Real Madrid are headed to Elche for what should be a routine outing against the newly promoted side.
What started as a near-perfect campaign under Xabi Alonso quickly turned sour ahead of the November international break. Five days after a poor 1–0 defeat to Liverpool, Real Madrid only managed a goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano.
Los Blancos saw their gap ahead of Barcelona cut down to three, and one more stumble could open the door for the defending Spanish champions to take their place atop the La Liga standings.
The good news for Alonso’s men is that their first match back from the international break comes against Elche, an opponent Real Madrid have dominated in the past. In fact, the Spanish giants are on a 17-game unbeaten run against their upcoming opponents, whose last victory against Los Blancos came in 1975.
Here is guide to the La Liga bout.
