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Real Madrid can assert their position at the top of La Liga when they travel to Real Valladolid on Saturday night.
It has not been an easy campaign for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, with two heavy defeats to Barcelona and problems in the Champions League reflecting their tactical shortcomings, but the outlook suddenly looks quite rosy for the champions.
Their 4-1 win over Las Palmas and Atlético Madrid’s defeat to Leganés last weekend means Los Blancos have a two-point lead at the top of La Liga. A 5-1 defeat of RB Salzburg in midweek means we should also see Madrid in the Champions League knockout round play-offs.
They are expected to triumph again this weekend when they face the bottom of the division. Real Valladolid have won four times in La Liga this season, but a 2-1 defeat to Espanyol last Friday saw them drop to the bottom of the table after a surge in form.
The hosts were dumped by the league leaders in the first leg in August, with Endrick, who has barely been seen since, scoring his first goal for Madrid in a 3-0 win.
here it is 90 minutes Guide to Saturday’s La Liga clash.
Real Valladolid | real Madrid |
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Espanyol 2-1 Real Valladolid – 01/17/25 | Real Madrid 5-1 Salzburg – 01/22/25 |
Real Valladolid 1-0 Real Betis – 01/11/25 | Real Madrid 4-1 Las Palmas – 01/19/25 |
Ourense 3-2 Real Valladolid – 01/05/25 | Real Madrid 5-2 Celta de Vigo (AET) – 01/16/25 |
Girona 3-0 Real Valladolid – 12/20/24 | Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona – 01/12/25 |
Real Valladolid 1-0 Valencia – 12/13/24 | Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca – 09/01/25 |
Country | TV channel/live broadcast |
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United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV, Premier Sports 2 |
USA | ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN app, ESPN Deportes |
Canada | TSN+, TSN3 |
A situation has developed in Valladolid regarding 18-year-old Juma Bah, which has caught the attention of Manchester City. Bah has not turned up to training in an attempt to force his exit, and is unlikely to be involved this weekend.
The locals will also be without Stanko Juric, who was suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Eray Comert and Raúl Moro will be absent due to injury.
Predicted lineup of Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid (4-3-3):Hein; Pérez, Ozkacar, Sánchez, Rosa; Pérez, Ndiaye, Martín; Tuhami, André, Amallah.
Vinicius Junior has been involved in Madrid’s recent Super Cup, Copa del Rey and Champions League struggles, but remains suspended from La Liga and will not be available this weekend.
Rodrygo, who has been excellent lately, will move to the left flank and Brahim Díaz or Arda Güler will enter Madrid’s first line.
David Alaba has returned to Ancelotti since returning from a long-term knee injury, and will likely gain minutes from the bench again in Valladolid. Lucas Vázquez, who was suspended in midweek, and Aurelien Tchouameni, who has been dealing with a minor problem, should return to Madrid’s starting lineup on Saturday.
Predicted lineup of Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid (4-3-3): Courtois; Vázquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Brahim, Mbappé, Rodrygo.
Valladolid may be in last place in La Liga, but in recent weeks they have shown that they can be a tough nut to crack at home. 12 of his 15 points have been achieved at José Zorrilla.
Madrid, however, has not blinked after its humiliating defeat in the Super Cup final. Nine goals in their previous two games suggest this superstar-studded attack has found its rhythm, but Vini Jr’s absence this weekend certainly reduces its firepower.
The visitors may have to suffer for some time here, but they should come out ahead with the three points.