Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid had to come from behind to earn a victory against hard-working Elche after Marcelo's red card saw them finish the game with 10 men.

Elche went ahead in the 103rd minute after Marcelo had received a red card through Verdu but their lead didn't last long as Madrid pulled level through Isco. Madrid ended the game as victors when Eden Hazard scored five minutes from time.

Real Madrid were on the back of lifting the Supercopa de Espana coming into the clash against Elche at the Estadio Martinez Valero in the Round-16 of the Spanish Copa Del Rey.

The game began at a frantic pace as Vinicius Junior drew the first blood but Elche could have gone ahead in the 11th minute but they missed an open goal.

A missed interception from Marcelo had allowed Josan to get clear in the box, his low cross found Carrillo who put the ball over the bar from just 2 yards out.

There was no real threat at goal for both sides as Real Madrid faded further as the game wound down.

The game ended in a scoreless stalemate and an extra-time ensued.

Real Madrid were reduced to 10 men after Marcelo being the last man was sent off for bringing down Tete Morente a player who was in on goal.

Elche took the lead from the resulting free-kick through Verdu whose shot took a slight deflection on its way past Lunin.

Real Madrid pulled level despite being down to 10 men. A shot deflected off Isco and went into the goal.

Isco celebrates with Ceballos and Modric after scoring tbe equalizer

Elche defended with all players and hoped to push the game into penalties but were undone five minutes before the closure as Eden Hazard sent in the match winner.

Alaba had played a brilliant ball down the left into the path of Eden Hazard who raced towards goal, rounded the goalkeeper before finishing into an empty goal.

Eden hazard nets a 115th minute to beat Elche 2-1

Elche could have gotten the shoot-out they hoped for when they struck on the 120' but had their goal ruled out for a foul on Lucas Vazquez in the build up.

Real Madrid shook off a shaky 90 minutes to turn the game around in the extra time.

Vinicius completed 9 dribbles tonight vs Elche, the most by a Real Madrid player since Vinicius vs Sociedad (12) in 2020.

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Speaking after the game, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti expressed his delight at the comeback win labelling his team as one of character, strength and humility.

"I'm very happy. I think it's the game that's given me the most happiness. This is a team with a lot of humility, character, strength. They never give up. This is the best thing about this game." He said.

Real Madrid have thus advanced into the Quarterfinals of the Cops Del Rey and will know their opponents when the draw is made on Friday afternoon.

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