Real Madrid will look to secure their first victory of the 2024-25 La Liga season when they host newly-promoted Real Valladolid on Sunday, August 25, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Despite a solid performance in the UEFA Super Cup, Real Madrid's domestic campaign started with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Mallorca.
Real Madrid & Mbappe Aim for a Great Home Debut | Home Win = 1.19
The reigning La Liga champions were held to a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture, a result that dampened their momentum. Vedat Muriqi cancelled out Rodrygo's early goal in the second half, and a red card for Ferland Mendy further complicated their quest for three points.
With Kylian Mbappe making his Santiago Bernabeu debut this Sunday against Valladolid, and Real Madrid’s need to respond to the Mallorca draw, it is expected that the reigning Spanish champions would put on a show for their home fans.
While Valladolid would be going to the Bernabeu with all the caution they could possibly master, Real Madrid’s depth and strong track record at home, 7 wins from the last 8 home games, should be enough to see them through.
Real Valladolid Look to Build on Positive Start | Away Win = 15.26
Real Valladolid started their La Liga campaign with a 1-0 win over Espanyol, a promising result for the newly-promoted side. Raul Moro's goal secured their first three points and boosted their confidence.
However, Valladolid's historical struggles against Real Madrid, including a 6-0 defeat in their last encounter, suggest a challenging task ahead. Paulo Pezzolano’s side will need to overcome their poor away record, with only 1 win from their last 9 away La Liga matches.
Despite Valladolid’s limited success on the road and their underdog status, their recent good form of four wins from the last five games might be enough to withstand the pressure from Real Madrid’s high-calibre attack.
Key Players & Team News:
Real Madrid will be without injured players Bellingham, Alaba, and Camavinga, while Ferland Mendy serves a suspension. Fran Garcia is expected to start at left-back, and Luka Modric will likely play a more prominent role in midfield. The squad's depth should enable them to field a strong lineup despite these absences.
For Real Valladolid, Anuar remains sidelined with a hernia, the only notable absentee. The rest of the squad is expected to remain unchanged from their victory over Espanyol, with Mamadou Sylla leading the attack and a solid defensive lineup aiming to hold off Real Madrid’s offense.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 8.02
Real Madrid have a strong record against Valladolid, having won their last five league encounters, including a heavy 6-0 victory in April 2023. | Specials Market: Home & Over 3.5 Goals = 2.07
Real Valladolid have won four (4) of their last five (5) games in all competitions (1-0, 2-0, 6-4 PKs, & 2-5). | Specials Market: Over 2.5 Goals & Yes = 2.23
Both Real Madrid and Real Valladolid have scored a goal in at least four (4) of their last five games in all competitions. | Main Market: GG/NG (GG Yes) = 2.05
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