WATCH: Alvaro Rodriguez scores against former club as Elche re-take lead against Real Madrid | OneFootball

Real Madrid are on course to remain in second in the La Liga table, having fallen behind to Elche for the second time in their clash at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

Xabi Alonso gave rare starts to the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo Goes, and although Real Madrid had a couple of big chances to score in the first half, they were the ones to fall behind. Eight minutes into the second period, former La Fabrica star Aleix Febas struck the opening goal for Elche, whose fantastic season thus far looked set to continue.

However, with 12 minutes of normal time to go, Real Madrid found themselves an equaliser. Trent’s corner found its way to Dean Huijsen, who volleyed home from close range to make it 1-1. But they were not on level terms for long, as another former La Fabrica talent has struck – this time, it’s Alvaro Rodriguez.

What a moment for Alvaro, and Elche too. If they can hang on, it would be a famous victory for them.