Carlos Espi scored a 91st-minute winner as Real Madrid survived an almighty scare to win 3-2 at Elche in LaLiga.

Jose Mourinho’s men appeared on course for a routine win after a Matias Dituro own goal and a strike from Kylian Mbappe put them in command at Estadio Martínez Valero.

But Elche showed remarkable character to fight back and put themselves on the cusp of a share of the spoils, Abiel Osorio and Fer Nino erasing Madrid’s advantage.

Yet the hosts were arguably victims of their ambition as they were caught on the counter in stoppage time, Mbappe squaring for Espi to tap in and prevent Madrid suffering another damaging early setback in the LaLiga title race.

The win moves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga. Hansi Flick’s side host Racing Santander on Wednesday.

More to follow