OPEN THREAD — …Here We Go Again: 11 Mar. 2026

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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Trent Alexande-Arnold of Real Madrid in action during a training session at Ciudad Real Madrid on March 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images) | Real Madrid via Getty Images

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Word From Author:​

As we approach another match, today’s DT will be abbreviated. Tomorrow’s will feature live reactions to the events. May there be a bit of peace before potential chaos or elation that will ensue.

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Dear MM,​

And We’re Back to La Liga. And we find ourselves back in La Liga! Today we face Elche — who are currently 17th in La Liga after a series of poor form. Elche hasn’t won a La Liga game in 2026 so even if we rotate, we really have little business losing this game AT HOME. Anyway, you sadly never know what you’re going to get with this Real Madrid team as we enter into this match with so-so form. In our past 5 La Liga matches, Real has won 3 games and lost 2. We’re currently 4pts behind Barcelona who face Sevilla at the Camp Nou, so if we hope to win a La Liga title — we truly need to get points.

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— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026

Players out vs Elche tomorrow:

Mendy
Mbappé
Bellingham
Rodrygo
Militão
Carreras
Mendy
Alaba
Ceballos pic.twitter.com/4uQnfyxDU5

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026

JUST IN: Camavinga or Fran are expected to start at LB.

Alvaro: DOUBT.
Ferland Mendy: OUT.@diarioaspic.twitter.com/H9KTwHELOX

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 13, 2026

Cheers,
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