Elche vs Real Madrid: times, TV and how to watch online
All the info you need to know on how and where to watch the Copa del Rey match between Elche and Real Madrid on Thursday 20 January.
Real Madrid travel to face Elche at the Estadio Martínez Valero in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. The current league leaders have just been crowned Spanish Super Cup after beating Athletic Club 2-0 in the final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Goals from Luka Modric and Karim Benzema either side of half-time saw Los Blancos run out deserved runners after beating Barcelona in the semi-final.
Elche vs Real Madrid live online: score, stats and updates, Copa del Rey 2021/22
Gareth Bale didn't travel to Saudi Arabia with Madrid and instead remained in Madrid to work on his fitness. Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said the Wales forward is available for Thursday's meeting with Elche.
"He will be in the squad and all those who are have the chance to play from the beginning or as a sub. It can also happen that they don't play," Ancelotti confirmed on Wednesday. First choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not be available due to injury.
Elche come into this one after beating Almería 2-1 in the previous round. The men from the east will be hopeful of getting a result against Madrid after showing a good display in the same fixture back in October. On that day, the in-form Vinicius scored a brace to help Madrid to a 2-1 away win.
What time does Elche-Real Madrid kick off?
The Copa del Rey game between Elche and Real Madrid will take place on Thursday 20 January 2022 at 1:00 pm US (ET) and 10:00 am US (PT). That’s 7:00 pm CET and 6:00 pm UK time.
Find out what time Elche-Real Madrid starts if you’re elsewhere in the world.
Where can I watch Elche-Real Madrid in the US and UK?
In the US and UK, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting the Copa del Rey match:
US: ESPN+
UK: Premier Player HD, Premier Sports 1
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Elche-Real Madrid: live AS USA coverage
You’ll also be able to follow live-text coverage of the Elche-Real Madrid match right here at AS. We'll be building up to the game from about an hour ahead of kick-off, before taking you through the action as it unfolds.