Real Madrid pulls off late La Liga win after squandering 2-goal lead at Elche. Mbappé scores again
Carlos Espí scored in stoppage time after a nifty move by Jude Bellingham and an assist by Kylian Mbappé to help Real Madrid salvage a 3-2 win at Elche in the Spanish league after it relinquished a two-goal lead on Tuesday. Bellingham used a neat long touch to get past an opponent near midfield and fed Mbappé in a breakaway into the area, and the France star quickly set up Espí's close-range…
Real Madrid secured a 3-2 La Liga victory at Elche on Tuesday after relinquishing a two-goal lead earlier in the match. Jude Bellingham played a key role in the comeback, delivering a crucial assist to Kylian Mbappé, who scored the equalizing goal with time to spare. Carlos Espí sealed the win in stoppage time, capitalizing on a move involving Bellingham and completing the feat in the 89th minute.
The Spanish powerhouse now finds itself level on points with Barcelona, having regained the lead with their upcoming match against promoted Racing Santander. Mbappé continued his impressive form, scoring his seventh league goal of the season, surpassing Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Sergio Camello, and Roberto Fernández.
The match saw Elche take the lead with an own goal from Matías Dituro in the 25th minute. Mbappé extended Real Madrid's lead in the 33rd minute and added another goal in the 71st minute. Abiel Osorio and Fer Niño scored for Elche, bringing the score to 2-2 by the 83rd minute. Following Mbappé's injury scare, he returned to action and secured the winning goal.
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