Valladolid vs Real Madrid – 2019/20 La Liga match preview, predicted lineups
Real Madrid will take on Valladolid on Sunday in 2019/20 La Liga as the season moves ahead. Los Blancos start this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 9:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Estadio Jose Zorrilla, Valladolid
Real Madrid have now a chance to go top of La Liga after yesterday’s Barcelona slip-up at Valencia. They will be determined at Valladolid.
Real are currently 2nd in the table after 20 games with 43 points. The goal difference is +25.
Valladolid away will be tricky but Real Madrid know how to win these games and they will be at their best.
Zinedine Zidane will field a strong side capable of getting three points and he will emphasise playing more up on the pitch.
On the other hand, Valladolid have not had the best of campaigns and they will look to win games moving ahead.
Blanquivioletas are 15th in the points table after 20 games with 22 points. The goal difference is -6.
Real Madrid should be a tough game and they will look to hold them to a draw, which they have done this season quite frequently.
Sergio Gonzalez will look to use tactics which can give them advantage of playing at home. They need to be good at the back and score to put it simple.
Team news and possible lineups
Stiven Plaza will be unavailable for Real Valladolid for the Real Madrid game as due to injury.
As for Los Blancos, Dani Carvajal will be unavailable as he is suspended. While Gareth Bale is injured.
Real Valladolid XI : .Masip, Salisu, Olivas, Fernandez, Nacho, Emeterio, Alcarez, Michel, Moyano, Unal, Guardiola.
Real Madrid XI : Courtois, Nacho, E. Militao, R. Varane, Mendy, T. Kroos, Casemiro, F. Valverde, Rodrygo, Benzema, Vazquez.
Prediction
Real Madrid should edge Real Valladolid 3-2 in this one.