Real Madrid have gone into the lead today as they play away to Elche in the League. The Madrid side are looking to go tied on points with city rivals Atletico going into the new year with a win giving both teams 35 points. Real Madrid have played 2 more games than Atletico but fans will b happy to see their side at the top of the table with fellow Spanish giants Barcelona struggling this season outside of the top 5 and 10 points behind Ateltico.
Luka Modric was able to secure the opener for his side as he showed great reactions and a strong head in the 20th minute. He began the play by passing the ball off and making a run towards the box, the ball found it’s way to the feet of Marco Asensio who hit a powerful strike directly at the Elche keeper, the keeper had to parry the ball off of the crossbar and out where Modric got his head on the loose ball and powered it into the back of the net.