Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 4:15 PM CET / 10:15 AM ET
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid
- Broadcast: Live coverage on ESPN+ (USA), Viaplay Sports (UK), and LaLigaTV (UK)
Team News:
Real Madrid:
Manager Carlo Ancelotti faces challenges in player selection, especially in goalkeeping. Thibaut Courtois is unavailable due to a muscle injury, and backup Andriy Lunin is also doubtful. This situation may open the door for 19-year-old Fran González to make his senior debut. Defensive concerns include injuries to Dani Carvajal (knee), Éder Militão (knee), and Ferland Mendy (hamstring), along with midfielder Dani Ceballos, who is sidelined with a hamstring issue.
Valencia:
Under coach Carlos Corberán, Valencia has shown signs of improvement but will be missing several key players due to injuries and suspensions. José Gayà, Luis Rioja, Dimitri Foulquier, and Iván Jaime are out of contention. Corberán has been testing a five-defender formation in training to adjust for these absences.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches Played: 65
- Real Madrid Wins: 36
- Valencia Wins: 14
- Draws: 15
Historically, Real Madrid has had the upper hand in this matchup, including a 2-1 win in their last encounter on January 3, 2025.
Match Prediction:
Given Real Madrid's strong attacking options and the advantage of playing at home, they are favored to win. However, Valencia’s recent form under Corberán indicates they could pose a challenge. A tightly contested match is expected, with Real Madrid likely to secure a victory.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Valencia
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis as the action unfolds at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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