Elche

American

[el-che] / ˈɛl tʃɛ /

noun

a city in E Spain.

Elche British

/ ˈɛltʃe /

noun

Catalan name: Elx. a town in S Spain, in Valencia: noted for Iberian and Roman archaeological finds and the medieval religious drama performed there annually: fruit growing, esp dates, pomegranates, figs. Pop: 207 163 (2003 est)

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Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, keeping his team top of La Liga by a point from rivals Barcelona.

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Aleix Febas fired the hosts ahead before Dean Huijsen levelled for the league leaders, with Bellingham stabbing home from close range after Alvaro Rodriguez blasted Elche back in front.

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Elche impressed against Barcelona a few weeks ago and gave Madrid a tough night at the Martinez Valero stadium.

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Elche stunned Madrid early in the second half with a slick move to take the lead.

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Elche took the lead again when Rodriguez caught out Courtois with a powerful drive from the edge of the box.

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