Match by match, Spanish giant Real Madrid are getting closer to winning the league title this season. The Los Blancos are leading the point table with 65 points, six points ahead of Girona. Tonight, Real Madrid will face off against Valencia away from home, looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.
This season of La Liga has seen the rise of Girona. For a certain time, it seemed Girona could create history by winning the league title. But they lost the track in the long race, and Real Madrid stepped up to sit at the top of the table. The Los Blancos, with their constant performance, are now the favorite side to lift the trophy. Tonight’s match against Valencia is a great opportunity for Real Madrid to extend their gap with Girona.
Stats & Facts
- Real Madrid have been in a very good form in the league. They are unbeaten in their last 20 league games, with 15 wins and five draws.
- Real Madrid’s defense has been doing an impressive job so far in La Liga. They have conceded only 16 goals from 26 games – the fewest among the other teams in this competition.
- Valencia defeated Real Madrid in 2023 at Mestalla. A win would see them securing back-to-back home victories against Real Madrid for the second time in 40 years.
- Mestalla, the home of Valencia, has been a difficult place for Real Madrid. The Los Blancos have lost five of their last nine league visit at Mestalla.
- Real Madrid have already defeated Valencia this season at Santiago Bernabeu. A win would see them completing the league double for the second time in this decade.
Team News
Valencia will miss the service of Thierry Correia due to a thigh problem, while Diego Lopez is still in doubt ahead of the game. The home side, however, does not have further injury issues to face off against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid, on the other side, are all set to welcome Jude Bellingham. The England international missed Real Madrid’s last three games for an ankle injury, but he has recovered and should be available for tonight’s game.
The Los Blancos have a massive boost, as Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga have returned to training and are ready to play tonight. Unfortunately, Militao, Alaba, and Courtois remain out of the team due to their respective injury.
Possible Lineup for Valencia:
Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Diakhaby, Mosquera, Gaya; Perez, Pepelu, Guillamon, Guerra; Duro, Yaremchuk
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius
Prediction: Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid
It is obvious that Real Madrid will be looking to extend their unbeaten run. They are already leading the league table, and this match is a great chance for the Los Blancos to get one step closer.
With the return of Jude Bellingham and Camavinga, the Los Blancos have a good chance to beat Valencia at Mestalla.
Betfair Odds
Valencia: 5.37
Draw: 3.94
Real Madrid: 1.67
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