Real Madrid secures a decisive 3-2 victory over Elche in the Spanish League

Madrid, Sept 15 (KUNA) -- Real Madrid escaped the trap set by their rivals Elche at the death, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory at the Martinez Valero Stadium on Tuesday in the sixth round of the Spanish La Liga. The first half ended with the capital club leading 2-0. The first goal came from an own goal by Argentine goalkeeper Matias De Vito, who inadvertently directed the ball into his own net in the 25th minute, while French forward Kylian Mbappe added the second in the 33rd minute. In the second half, Elche managed to equalize with two goals. Argentine striker Abel Osorio scored the first in the 71st minute, and forward Fernando Nino added the second in the 83rd minute. After the end of regular time, Carlos Aspas saved Real Madrid by scoring the winner in the first minute of stoppage time, ending the match with a 3-2 victory for his side. With this result, Real Madrid claimed three points, raising their tally to 15 and settling in second place in the overall standings, one goal difference behind leaders Barcelona. Elche remained on two points at the bottom of the table. In other matches of the same round, Barcelona will host newly promoted Racing Santander on Wednesday, while fourth-placed Atletico Madrid will face Osasuna. (End) H.N.D./R.J.