Before the match, there was only positive news to report for the Belgians at Real. While Courtois played his 100th game for the Royal Dutch, Hazard could prepare for a raid against Elche.
Real wanted to continue his good form and immediately took Elche in a stranglehold. After fifteen minutes, the visitors came close to 0-1 for the 1st time, but Marcelo hit the bottom of the bar.
Not much later it was a hit for the visitors. Asensio shook the target wood a second time, after which Modric simply headed the opening goal against the ropes.
Jubelaris Courtois had a quiet evening, but shortly after the break our fellow countryman had to give in. After a penalty foul by Carvajal, Fidel made it 1-1 from the spot.
Real increased the pace, but even a raid by the returning Hazard did not help. On the contrary, because it was Elche who came closest to victory. In injury time, Courtois whipped a nice free kick from his goal.
Expensive loss of points for Real, that city rival Atletico sees 2 points in the standings.
