Real Madrid were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday. Los Blancos came from behind twice in a chaotic second half that kept the La Liga title race finely poised. The result extended Madrid’s winless streak to three games in all competitions. But Xabi Alonso’s side still climbed back to the top of the table with 32 points, one ahead of Barcelona.<\/p>
Elche delivered a spirited performance and pushed the league leaders to the brink. They struck first after the interval as they capitalised on Madrid’s sluggish start. Madrid were far from convincing but they still found a way to avoid defeat thanks to Jude Bellingham’s late intervention. The visitors created chances in the first half through Kylian Mbappe, but their defensive lapses and Elche’s sharp counterattacking left them playing catch-up for much of the second period.<\/p>