Jude Bellingham was the star as Actual Madrid got here from behind twice to safe a 2-2 draw with Elche and reclaim the highest spot in La Liga.
The England midfielder scored one and arrange one other, firing Kylian Mbappe’s cut-back into the web with three minutes left to rescue a degree for Xabi Alonso’s facet.
Elche shocked Madrid early within the second half when Aleix Febas poked a shot previous Thibaut Courtois to present the house facet the lead.
Former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen then prodded dwelling Bellingham’s knockdown to degree the rating, just for Alvaro Rodriguez to revive Elche’s benefit with a low strike from the sting of the field.
Bellingham ensured Madrid left with a share of the spoils, netting his third aim in 4 La Liga appearances to make it 2-2.
The midfielder’s affect was decisive, maintaining Alonso’s facet heading in the right direction for the title race.
The match ended with a blow for Elche, who have been diminished to 10 males within the seventh minute of added time when Victor Chust picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Mbappe.
The purpose lifted Actual Madrid above Barcelona, who beat Athletic Membership 4-0 on Saturday, whereas Elche stay eleventh within the desk.
