Real Madrid had a fantastic season last time, winning the UEFA Champions League and the League title. The European giant has also defeated Atalanta to lift the UEFA Super Cup. Additionally, Real Madrid also completed their long-awaited signing of Kylian Mbappe for the new season.
However, the Los Blancos could not start the season with a win as Mallorca tied the opening game against the defending Champions. Real Madrid, anyway, made a great comeback in the following match by destroying Valladolid with three goals.
The Los Blancos are now back in action tonight when they face off against Las Palmas away from home. Real Madrid are the clear favorite in this match against Las Palmas, who are yet to win a match in this competition. But Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes it will be a highly intense game at Gran Canaria.
“It’s going to be a competitive game tomorrow (tonight). The league matches so far have been play with a very high intensity despite the heat and the fact that it’s early in the season. It’ll be the same tomorrow. I’m expecting a high-intensity and open game. Las Palmas likes to play and that’s the way it will be,” said Carlo Ancelotti in the press conference.
Stats & Facts
- Las Palmas have not won any of their last nine league games against Real Madrid, losing 7 matches.
- Real Madrid have won their last four successive meetings with Las Palmas. Moreover, the Los Blancos have kept a clean sheet in each of those four games.
- Real Madrid have defeated Las Palmas in their last two away games and are unbeaten in the previous four such games.
- Las Palmas have not won any of their previous eight home games in La Liga. Moreover, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of those matches, conceding 13 goals.
- Meanwhile, Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 16 away games in this competition.
Team News
Real Madrid’s star boy Jude Bellingham missed the last game due to a muscle injury and will be out of the squad until the international break. Real Madrid will also miss the service of David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga due to their respective injuries. Jesus Vallejo missed the last game due to his fitness concern and is still uncertain for tonight’s clash.
However, Ferland Mendy is available once again following his one-game suspension.
As for the home side, they will be without Adnan Januzaj and Pejino due to their muscle injuries. Midfielder Fabio Gomez missed the first two games but could be available for tonight’s game.
Possible Lineup for Las Palmas:
Cillessen; Suarez, McKenna, Marmol, A Munoz; J Munoz, Loiodice, Rodriguez; Marvin, Moleiro, McBurnie
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric; Brahim; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Prediction: Las Palmas 0-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have a very strong record against Las Palmas. Moreover, the Los Blancos have the deadliest attacking trio right now in the world after they signed Kylian Mbappe. It is no doubt Real Madrid are the clear favorite against Las Palmas. Unless something miraculous happens, Real Madrid will win easily.
Betfair Odds
Las Palmas: 10.50
Draw: 5.66
Real Madrid: 1.32
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