The match between Real Madrid and Elche, currently taking place as part of the 28th round of the Spanish League at Santiago Bernabéu, witnessed an unusual situation during the events of the game.

Elche made 6 substitutions during the match instead of the usual limit of 5 changes, after one of its players suffered a concussion in the first half following a collision with Camavinga, which forced the technical staff to replace him as a precautionary medical measure.

According to the new football regulations, a team is allowed to make an additional substitution if a player is withdrawn due to a concussion, and the law also grants the opposing team the right to make an additional substitution to maintain the principle of equal opportunities.

Based on this, Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa took advantage of this clause in the new regulations, making 6 substitutions during the match as well, in an unusual scene within the Spanish League and football in general.