Real Madrid defeats Elche 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Elche in the 28th round of La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Antonio Rudiger opened the scoring in the 39th minute, followed by a Fede Valverde goal in the 44th minute. In the second half, Iker Hausen extended the lead to 3-0 in the 66th minute. Elche managed a consolation goal in the 85th minute, though reports vary on whether it was an own goal by Moran or a play involving Camavinga. Arda Guler finalized the score in the 89th minute with a long-range effort. Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa utilized a rotated squad featuring several academy players throughout the match. This win keeps Real Madrid within one point of league leaders Barcelona.