Real Madrid Stages Last-Minute Comeback to Beat Elche 3-2 in LaLiga

Real Madrid overcomes two-goal deficit with late winner from Carlos Espi to secure 3-2 win at Elche in LaLiga.

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Elche, Spain — Real Madrid staged a dramatic last-minute comeback to defeat Elche 3-2 in a thrilling LaLiga match on Tuesday, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time.

The visitors took an early 2-0 lead thanks to an own goal by Matias Dituro and a strike from Kylian Mbappe. However, Elche fought back with goals from Abiel Osorio and Fer Nino to equalize before Espi’s late intervention secured the victory.

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Real Madrid now shares the top of the LaLiga table with Barcelona, both sitting on 15 points, though the Catalan side has a game in hand. Elche remains at the bottom of the standings with just two points after the match.

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