Real Madrid CF vs Elche CF

Real Madrid moved within a point of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a commanding 4-1 victory over Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match will be remembered for Arda Güler's outrageous 65-yard lob in the 89th minute, spotting keeper Matías Dituro off his line and launching the ball from inside his own half into the net. Antonio Rüdiger volleyed home from a corner in the 39th minute to open the scoring, before Federico Valverde curled one into the top corner just before half-time — his fifth goal in three games. Dean Huijsen headed in a third on 66 minutes from a Daniel Yáñez delivery. Elche's only reply was an unfortunate Manuel Ángel own goal on 85 minutes, before Güler's stunning late strike brought the Bernabéu to its feet. The result keeps Álvaro Arbeloa's side firmly in the title race, just a point off leaders Barcelona. For Elche, it's another tough day in their battle to beat the drop.