Elche vs Real Madrid Lineups September 2026 – Real Madrid will look to record their third consecutive victory in all competitions when they face Elche in matchweek six of LaLiga 2026/2027.

The match is scheduled to take place at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:30 PM local time.

Los Blancos are currently second in La Liga, while the hosts remain deep in the relegation zone.

Now, before the match begins, let us take a look at Mansion Sports' predictions for the Elche vs Real Madrid lineups in September 2026 below!

Both Teams' Conditions Ahead of the Match

Elche

Elche made a disappointing start to the season after a turbulent summer, beginning with head coach Eder Sarabia's resignation and followed by the departures of several key players, including David Affengruber and Aleix Febas.

Former Porto and Botafogo manager Martin Anselmi was selected to lead Elche into their second consecutive season in La Liga, but he has already faced the challenge of proving that he is the right man for the job after beginning his tenure with five matches without a victory.

After drawing with Deportivo La Coruna, Elche suffered three consecutive defeats against Barcelona, Racing Santander, and 10-man Real Sociedad.

Los Franjiverdes appeared to be on course for their first victory of the season when Facundo Buonanotte converted a penalty in the 50th minute, but Inaki Williams equalised shortly before the 80th minute.

Although the 1-1 draw at San Mames should be considered a respectable result, Anselmi will be concerned by the fact that his team remain 19th with the second-worst defensive record in the league.

Anselmi could ease the pressure by leading Elche to their first victory over Real Madrid in 48 years, although repeating last season's draw at Estadio Martinez Valero may be a more realistic target.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid are three points behind league leaders Barcelona after winning four of their five La Liga matches during Jose Mourinho's second spell as manager.

Los Blancos scored 10 goals in three consecutive league victories before failing to score in a disappointing 1-0 away defeat against Real Betis, a match in which Carlos Espi's effort was disallowed and Kylian Mbappe's penalty was saved.

The record European champions responded with a 2-1 victory over Mourinho's former club, Inter Milan, which provided a positive start to their pursuit of a 16th Champions League trophy.

Real Madrid then returned to La Liga action with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to two goals from Mbappe as well as goals from Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham.

The emphatic scoreline made it their third consecutive home league match in which they scored four goals, in contrast to the two goals they scored in their first two away matches of the season.

A match against an Elche side that have already conceded 13 goals in five matches should provide plenty of opportunities for Real Madrid's attacking players to flourish as they attempt to match Barcelona's points tally, with Barcelona facing Racing on Wednesday.

Although they could only manage a 2-2 draw on their most recent visit to Elche, Los Blancos have won six of their last eight visits to Estadio Martinez Valero since suffering a 3-1 defeat in March 1978.

Elche vs Real Madrid Lineups September 2026

Elche (4-4-1-1)

Regarding Elche's squad condition, Elche winger Yago Santiago is in the final stages of his recovery after undergoing a knee procedure, but he is unlikely to feature before the international break.

Defender Kevin Lomonaco could be included in the matchday squad for the first time since joining from Argentine club Independiente on the final day of the transfer window.

Former Atletico Madrid player Thomas Lemar could also be considered by Anselmi after appearing as a substitute in the last two matches.

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Regarding the visiting squad's condition, Mourinho remains unable to call upon the injured trio of Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo.

The Real Madrid manager could bring Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Marc Cucurella into the backline for this midweek away fixture.

Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Guler are also options to start if Mourinho decides to make changes in midfield and attack.