Video: Arda Guler scores stunning free-kick before Kylian Mbappe doubles lead for Real Madrid against Elche
Real Madrid secured a strong lead against Elche in a La Liga match following a goal from Arda Guler and a second from Kylian Mbappe. Despite Elche's efforts, Real Madrid maintained control throughout the first half.
Why it matters
The result is significant for the La Liga title race as Real Madrid aims to move level with Barcelona at the top of the table.
Real Madrid are on course to go level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga, having scored twice in the first half against Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.
It's been a testing start to the match for Jose Mourinho's side, with Elche providing a threat in attack. However, the best chances have fallen Real Madrid's way, with Vinicius Junior and Dean Huijsen both missing big opportunities to find the back of the net.
Fortunately, Arda Guler has broken the deadlock for Real Madrid. His free-kick came off the post, and after rolling across the goal-line, it trickled into the net, much to the delight of the away contingent inside the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.
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