Match Preview: Real Madrid vs Valladolid

Kick Off 8:00pm

Team News

Real Madrid

• Carlo Ancelotti is without Alvaro Arbeloa this weekend due to suspension.
• Sami Khedira, Raphael Varane and Fabio Coentrao remain injured, while Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt after missing the 4-1 win over Galatasaray.

Valladolid

• Juan Ignacio Martinez is without Patrick Ebert who is suspended, but he will have Fausto Rossi back available after he served his one-match ban.
• Creative midfielder Oscar is closing in on a return to fitness, but remains a doubt for this one.

Match Facts

Real Madrid have won 17 of their last 18 home matches in La Liga.
Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in 24 of their last 25 home matches in La Liga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Real Madrid's last 14 home games in La Liga.
Real Madrid have scored at least 3 goals in their last 4 matches against Valladolid in all competitions.
Real Madrid have won their last 5 matches against Valladolid in all competitions.
Real Madrid have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches in La Liga.
Real Madrid have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Valladolid in all competitions.
Valladolid have failed to win 13 of their last 14 away matches in La Liga.
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Prediction

• In his last two matches, Carlo Ancelotti has employed a 4-2-3-1 following the season-ending injury sustained by Sami Khedira. Despite its rousing success - Real Madrid beat Almeria last weekend 5-0 and then defeated Galatasaray 4-1 on Wednesday - the Madrid press are expecting him to revert back to a 4-3-3.
• The change in shape will likely see Isco sacrificed, with Luka Modric and Asier Illarramendi lining up alongside Xabi Alonso in midfield. The promising Jese is being tipped to make his second start in as many days should Cristiano Ronaldo not recover from his minor injury in time.
• After four games without a win and sitting just one spot above the relegation zone, Valladolid will be desperate to secure a positive result at the Santiago Bernabeu. Though history is not on their side; the last time they picked up even a point was back in 2005 and in all likelihood, this barren run should continue.

Prediction:

Real Madrid

4

0

Valladolid