Mbappe shines as Real Madrid snatch stoppage-time win at Elche
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga’s sixth round after Carlos Espi scored the winner in the first minute of stoppage time. Kylian Mbappe scored once and set up the late goal, taking his league tally to seven this season.
Carlos Espi celebrates after scoring Real Madrid's third goal against Elche in La Liga at Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, Spain, on Sept. 15, 2026. Photo: AP.
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 in La Liga’s sixth round after Carlos Espi scored the winner in the first minute of stoppage time. Kylian Mbappe scored once and supplied the decisive pass for Espi.
Madrid had led 2-0 at halftime before goals from Abiel Osorio and Fer Nino brought the hosts level. The late breakthrough secured all three points for the visitors, while Mbappe’s earlier strike took his league tally for the season to seven.
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