Elche v Real Madrid: Confirmed starting lineups for LaLiga matchday six

Elche and Real Madrid announced their starting lineups ahead of their LaLiga match at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on matchday six of the 2026/27 season. The lineups were published courtesy of LaLiga Content Hub.

Real Madrid sit second in the league table and have registered four wins and one defeat in their opening five LaLiga games. Elche remain without a victory this season, with two draws and three losses. At home they were beaten 3-2 by Real Sociedad after restoring parity from a two-goal deficit but conceding in the 90th minute. They then drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao in their most recent outing.

Elche's leading scorer so far is a Spanish striker who has netted twice in five appearances. He completed a move from Burgos Club de Fútbol in July. The club report that he holds up opposition defenders well, creates space for teammates and is a lethal finisher who will play a key role for Elche.

Real Madrid made massive changes during the summer transfer window and appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager to get back to winning ways after going trophyless in the last two years. After a defeat against Real Betis, Madrid responded with a convincing performance and result against Rayo Vallecano. The club's early-season record stands at four wins and one loss from five league matches.

French forward Kylian Mbappe is set to be central to Real Madrid's attacking plans and has been described as a constant threat to opponents' defences. He enters this campaign following what the article terms a historic World Cup campaign and has been Real Madrid's top goalscorer since joining the club. The report adds he will be eager to establish his importance under Jose Mourinho.

The confirmed lineups from LaLiga Content Hub frame a match that is part of matchday six of the 2026/27 LaLiga season at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with Real Madrid occupying second place in the table ahead of kick-off.