'I risked everything!' - Jose Mourinho reveals 'could have lost' gamble as Carlos Espi saves Real Madrid in Elche thriller

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he threw caution to the wind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche on Tuesday night. Despite holding a comfortable two-goal lead, Los Blancos were pegged back, forcing the Portuguese tactician to deploy an incredibly aggressive formation to snatch the three points.

Real Madrid initially appeared to be cruising toward a routine La Liga victory on Tuesday, as Arda Guler's free-kick deflected off goalkeeper Matias Dituro into the net, before Kylian Mbappe doubled the advantage following a precise cross from Yan Diomande.

However, Elche fought back fiercely in the second half. The hosts struck twice in the closing stages to level the contest and stun the travelling side.