Real Madrid lose control, then win at the death vs Elche

Real Madrid edged past Elche, 2-3, after Espí scored in the 91st minute, as Mundo Deportivo reports.

The first half looked in control: the visitors went into the break 0-2 up. But the match flipped after the restart. The paper describes a very poor second half from Mourinho’s team, one that allowed Elche to level the game.

0-2 at the break, then chaos

Elche’s comeback turned the closing stretch into a tense scramble for Real Madrid. Still, the side found a late answer to avoid the kind of slip-up that, according to Mundo Deportivo, has been showing up this season.

The important takeaway from the piece isn’t only the scoreline, but the recurring pattern: Real Madrid can be strong early, then appears to switch off after halftime and gives opponents a pathway back.

So while the win brings points, the message is straightforward—Real Madrid need to stop repeating those second-half lapses if they want to be consistent in LaLiga.