LaLiga 2022-23: Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

On Sunday afternoon, Los Blancos will host Pucela at the Bernabeu to get back to winning in Spain's premier division.

Before the break, Real Madrid lost 2-1 against Barcelona, dropping them 15 points below Xavi's team at the top of the La Liga standings. To go back on trend in the league before playing Barcelona in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal next week, Carlo Ancelotti's team will now try to do so.

We are going to wager on the hosts for still another reason since Real Valladolid had several defensive issues in a 3-1 loss to Athletic Club before the international break.

Kick-off:

Sunday, 02-04-2023, 12:15 PM (GMT)

Sunday, 02-04-2023, 7:45 PM (IST)

Real Madrid form (all competition): L-W-D-D-W

Real Valladolid form (all competition):  L-D-W-L-L

Player to watch

Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior

The Brazilian is undoubtedly one of the best young players in Europe, and his offensive prowess has been notable. His fighting spirit and attacking instinct will be crucial for Los Blancos in this match. He is without a doubt a quick learner. The club is more confident in his capacity to continue expanding because he has demonstrated strong leadership qualities.

Real Valladolid: Kike Perez

Kike Pérez averages 2 assists and 37 passes per game, with a completion percentage of 79%. The 29-year-old is a highly regarded player and Valladolid's anchor in the middle of the pitch. He participates in every game and is their most crucial player.

Match facts

• Have played Real Madrid away from their home stadium in the previous 12 league games, but have failed to defeat them. A rather dismal series of away outcomes.
• Are three games without an away victory in league play.

Injury and team news

David Alaba is anticipated to make his long-awaited hamstring injury come back. But, Nacho will face a one-match ban here after receiving a costly card in Catalonia before the international break.

Pacheta will be capable of welcoming back Roque Mesa and Martin Hongla this weekend after they both served suspensions in Valladolid's 3-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao on March 17.

Kenedy, a former Chelsea player, is going to be absent on Sunday afternoon due to a persistent problem. As the Pucelle head to the Bernabeu, players like Selim Amallah, Jordi Masip, and Anuar are also anticipated to be absent.

Head-to-head record

Matches: 100

Real Madrid: 63

Draws: 21

Real Valladolid: 16

Predicted lineup

Real Madrid:  Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior.

Real Valladolid: Sergio Asenjo, Iván Fresneda, Jawad El Yamiq, Joaquín Fernández, Sergio Escudero, Kike Pérez, Monchu, Gonzalo Plata, Ivan Sanchez, Óscar Plano and Cyle Larin.

Prediction

Los Blancos have scored 26 goals at the Bernabeu so far this season, with at minimum three goals being scored in seven of those games, particularly two of the most recent three.

Real Valladolid appears to have a good chance of scoring against a Real Madrid squad that will probably control play. Thus, we believe that Real Madrid will ultimately win by a score of 3-0.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Real Valladolid

Telecast

India: Voot, Jio Cinema and Sports 18

USA: ESPN

UK: Sky Sports

Nigeria: StarTimes