Real Madrid‘s recent struggles continued Saturday with a 2-2 draw against Elche, marking the team’s third straight match without a victory following a goalless draw with Vallecano and a Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The result leaves Los Blancos atop the la Liga table, but with a tightening race as rivals barcelona and Villarreal remain close behind-as detailed in the league standings from Matchday 13. Atlético Madrid capitalized on the prospect to close the gap with a narrow win of their own on Saturday.
Real Madrid stumbled to a 2-2 draw against Elche on Saturday, marking their third consecutive competitive match without a win. The result comes after a goalless draw with Vallecano and a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League, raising questions about the team’s recent form. Elche took a surprise lead in the 53rd minute when Febas capitalized on a clever backheel pass from Valera.
Real Madrid fought back, with Huijsen leveling the score in the 78th minute following a corner, heading home a rebound from Bellingham’s initial attempt. However, Elche quickly regained the advantage just six minutes later through a solo effort by Rodríguez. The comeback wasn’t complete, as Mbappé rescued Bellingham’s shot on the line and set up the English midfielder for a second-time finish, tying the game at 2-2. Despite late pressure, Real Madrid couldn’t find a winner.
In Madrid, Atlético secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe thanks to an own goal in the 82nd minute. Duarte inadvertently deflected a low cross from Raspadori into his own net, handing Atlético the three points. The win was not without a setback, however, as Atlético midfielder Llorente was forced off with an injury in the 14th minute, being replaced by Griezmann.
| Spanish La Liga – Matchday 13: |
|---|
| Oviedo – Vallecano 0:0 |
| Betis Sevilla – Girona 1:1 (75. Gómez – 20. Vanat) |
| Getafe – Atlético Madrid 0:1 (82. own goal Duarte) |
| Elche – Real Madrid 2:2 (53. Febas, 84. Rodríguez – 78. Huijsen, 87. Bellingham). |
| 1. | Real Madrid | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 28:12 | 32 |
| 2. | FC Barcelona | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 36:15 | 31 |
| 3. | Villarreal | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26:11 | 29 |
| 4. | Atlético Madrid | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 25:11 | 28 |
| 5. | Betis Sevilla | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:14 | 21 |
| 6. | Espaňol Barcelona | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:15 | 18 |
| 7. | Getafe | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12:15 | 17 |
| 8. | Bilbao | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12:17 | 17 |
| 9. | FC Sevilla | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18:19 | 16 |
| 10. | San Sebastian | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17:18 | 16 |
| 11. | Elche | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15:16 | 16 |
| 12. | Celta Vigo | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16:18 | 16 |
| 13. | Vallecano | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12:14 | 16 |
| 14. | Alavés | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11:12 | 15 |
| 15. | Valencie | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12:21 | 13 |
| 16. | Mallorca | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13:20 | 12 |
| 17. | Pamplona | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10:16 | 11 |
| 18. | Girona | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12:25 | 11 |
| 19. | Levante | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 16:24 | 9 |
| 20. | Oviedo | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7:20 | 9 |
