Spanish giant Real Madrid are back in action in La Liga when they host Granada FC tomorrow at Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid are in excellent form, having defeated Italian defending champions Napoli FC in their last encounter in the UEFA Champions League.
The Los Blancos smashed Napoli FC by a 4-2 margin at Santiago Bernabeu in the UEFA Champions League. They are also at the top of the table in La Liga, along with La Liga’s surprise package, Girona FC. Granada, on the other side, are struggling in the relegation zone. It is very difficult for Granada to beat the Spanish giant, but a win over Real Madrid would help them to get out of the relegation zone in La Liga.
Stats & Facts
- Real Madrid have an excellent record against Granada in La Liga. They have won their last 14 consecutive matches against Granada in this competition. It is Real Madrid’s second-highest winning run against an opponent.
- Santiago Bernabeu has been one of the toughest ground for Granada, as they were able to win only one of their 26 matches in this stadium against Real Madrid.
- The last time Granada kept a clean sheet over Real Madrid was back in 1974 when they defeated the Los Blancos by a tiny 1-0 margin.
- Real Madrid have won 23 of their 26 league meetings with Granada, while they lost one and tied the remaining two matches.
- Real Madrid’s defense is one of the best this season, having kept seven clean sheets in their first 14 matches in La Liga.
- Granada have failed to win any of their last 11 league games, while they lost four of their last five matches.
Team News
There was a concern about Rodrygo as he had be subsituted late on against Napoli. However, this is not a serious issue and Rodrygo is likely to play against Granada tomorrow. But Real Madrid have number of player injured, such as Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eder Militao, Luka Modric and Thibaut Courtois. Kepa Arrizabalaga, however, returned to the training but the match against Granada comes too soon for him.
As for Granada, they will miss the service of Jesus Vallejo for his hamstring injury. Miguel Angel Rubio is also unavailbel for his ankle injury. But Bryan Zaragoza is eligible to play followin his domestic ban.
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Lunin; Vazquez, Nacho, Alaba, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Ceballos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu
Possible Lineup for Granada:
Ferreira; R Sanchez, Torrente, Miquel, Neva; Villar, Gumbau, Melendo; Uzuni, Boye, Zaragoza
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Granada
Real Madrid is flying in these days. They have scored 15 goals in their last four matches in all competitions. Having defeated Napoli FC, the Serie A champion, Real Madrid got a massive boost. Jude Bellingham has been the best player for the Los Blancos this season, scoring 15 goals in all competitons. So, defeating Granada at Santiago Bernabeu shouldn’t be a difficult thing for the Spanish giant.
Betfair Odds
Real Madrid: 1.17
Draw: 8.98
Granada: 17.15
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