‘Clear foul’
Alonso responded by sending on Vinicius and then young striker Gonzalo Garcia. Alexander-Arnold earned some redemption by his contribution to Madrid’s equaliser.
His cross was deflected against his own crossbar by a defender and behind for a corner. Alexander-Arnold whipped it in and Bellingham flicked it on into Huijsen’s path to bash home.
Elche took the lead again when Rodriguez caught out Courtois with a powerful drive from the edge of the box.
However, three minutes later Madrid equalised for a second time, with Mbappe only just keeping the ball in for Bellingham to convert from point-blank range.
The England midfielder was in the spotlight back home earlier in the week after he was unhappy to be taken off by national team coach Thomas Tuchel.
Bellingham was not at his best against Elche but was involved in both Madrid goals, highlighting his game-changing ability in the box even when otherwise quiet.
Elche were not happy that Vinicius collided with goalkeeper Pena before Bellingham’s goal, leaving the stopper with a bloody nose.
Pena himself said the clash was just something which happens in the game, but his coach Eder Sarabia was furious.
“It’s a clear foul, clear,” said Sarabia, who added he was not happy with just one point after his team’s fine display despite finishing with 10 men after Victor Chust’s late dismissal for a second yellow card.
