Spanish La Liga: Real Madrid 4-1 Elche. The match kicked off at 04:00 on March 15, 2026, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance to brush aside Elche 4-1, a result that reinforces their title credentials and extends their lead at the summit of La Liga. The home side took control early and never looked back, showcasing their attacking firepower against a resilient but ultimately outclassed opponent. The deadlock was broken midway through the first half when Vinícius Júnior finished off a flowing team move. Rodrygo doubled the advantage just before halftime with a precise low drive. Elche showed some fight after the break, pulling a goal back through a well-taken strike, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished as Federico Valverde restored the two-goal cushion with a powerful effort from the edge of the box. The scoring was capped by a late penalty from Karim Benzema, who calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way. The match was a straightforward affair with few controversies, allowing Madrid's quality to shine through. The victory sees Real Madrid maintain their position at the top of the table, while Elche remain entrenched in the relegation battle. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's professionalism, stating, "We managed the game well from start to finish." Elche's coach acknowledged the gulf in class, saying, "We tried to compete, but Madrid were on another level tonight." Real Madrid's starting XI featured Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Alaba, Mendy; Modrić, Tchouaméni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinícius Júnior. Elche lined up with Badía; Palacios, Bigas, Verdú, Clerc; Guti, Mascarell; Morente, Pere Milla, Fidel; Boyé.