∙Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
∙Kick-off date/time: Saturday 25th January, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm
∙Venue: Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla
Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid, the clash between the top and bottom, is set to go underway, and Jose Zorrilla is expecting a thrilling contest between these two this Saturday, January 25, 2025.
As Real Valladolid is supposed to try wholeheartedly to bounce back against Real Madrid, forgetting everything that happened in the past.
Well, a fact to share! While Mbappe is second in La Liga with 12 goals, Real Valladolid ranks 20th in the league defensively, conceding 39 goals!
So, will Real Madrid’s dominance continue? Or will it be paused by Real Valladolid, their historical rivalry? Let’s explore different insights into this match!
Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid Recent Performance
Real Madrid may try to forget what happened on January 12 in the Spanish Super Cup Final, where they lost by 5-2 against Barcelona.
Nevertheless, this loss will not overshadow their impressive performance this season. They have been consistently dominating matches recently.
In their UEFA Champions League Match against Red Bull Salzburg, they won the game 5-1, proving the depth of their current form.
On the other hand, Real Valladolid is not in convincing form right now. Except for their lost against Real Betis by 2-1 on January 11, they have not shown much in most matches.
league Overview
Real Madrid is in first place with 46 points, while Real Valladolid is in 20th place with only 15 points.
Real Madrid needs to keep their 1st position while Real Valladolid wants to show some spark in the tournament!
Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid Timeline
these two teams have faced each other 107 times across all different competitions, with Real Madrid ahead with 69 wins and Real Valladolid far behind with only 16—however, 22 of the matches ended with a draw.
Though Real Madrid’s convincing performance has been seen over time, the competitiveness of the football game, especially in La Liga, is impressive and exciting. So, when these two are there, the making of new history is anticipated!
However, here is a table showing a summarized comparison of these two teams’ recent performance in last 5 face-to-face battles:
Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
25 Aug 2024 | Real Madrid | 3-0 | Real Valladolid |
2 Apr 2023 | Real Madrid | 6-0 | Real Valladolid |
30 Dec 2022 | Real Valladolid | 0-2 | Real Madrid |
20 Feb 2021 | Real Valladolid | 0-1 | Real Madrid |
30 Sep 2020 | Real Madrid | 1-0 | Real Valladolid |
it seems that Real Madrid has dominated and won almost every match in their recent encounters.
It’s disappointing for Real Valladolid that they couldn’t even score a single goal in these games. The dominance of players like Karim Benzema, Casemiro, and Modrić suggests they will likely have the upper hand.
Though Vini will miss this match, plenty of Real Madrid stars will make things challenging for Real Valladolid players as they are desperate to keep the top position in the table.
Thus, Real Valladolid will need something extraordinary to secure a win and get a promotion in the point table.
Real Madrid Team News
the injury issue still exists in Real Madrid, as Camavinga, the French Midfielder, is out with a hamstring injury. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, two high-performing players, are also out for an uncertain time due to injuries.
However, a great concern is Vinicius Junior, who is out of this match after getting a red card in his last match against Valencia!
Real Valladolid Team News
There is not much injury problem there, yet the issue remains as Juric, the key player in the defensive midfield position, is suspended, which will create issues managing Mbappe’s furious attacks.
Apart from that, Comert is also out of this match due to having an injury. So, having a balanced eleven to start may be challenging for Valladolid!
Real Valladolid Possible Lineups
Possible Format (4-3-3): Hein, Lucas Perez, David Torres, Javi Sanchez, Rosa; Kike Perez, Amallah, Mario Martin; Anuar, Marcos Andre, Amath
Missing: Comert (Injured), Mamadou Sylla (Injured), Juric (Suspended), Raul Moro (Injured)
Real Madrid Possible Lineups
Possible Format (4-2-3-1): Courtois, Fede Valverde, Raul Asencio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Brahim Diaz; Mbappe
Missing: Militao (Injured), Dani Carvajal (Injured), Camavinga (Injured), Vinicius Junior (Suspended)
Real Madrid Probable Tactics & Key Player
Real Madrid may use their favorite 4-2-3-1 formation to keep possession and build up play from the defense. Valverde and Bellingham will lead the defense and also will support in midfield.
Surely, Mbappé will lead the attack as the lone striker. The wingers, Rodrygo and Brahim, will look to cut inside and create scoring opportunities.
- Mbappe: Already scored 12 goals and assisted 2!
- Jude Bellingham: Scored 7 and assisted 5! He is another one to take the lead when needed!
- Rodrygo: With 6 goals and 4 assists, Rodrygo is flourishing incredibly!
Real Valladolid Probable Tactics & Key Player
Real Valladolid is likely to use a 4-3-3 formation. Considering their record and usual playing style, they will focus on a more defensive approach to absorb pressure.
However, they will keep looking for counter-attack opportunities. Amallah will be key in midfield, while Weissman and Villa will be the main threats up front for Real Madrid defenders.
They will try to exploit Madrid’s attacking style by any means while saving their defense for the whole time.
- Mamadou Sylla: With 2 goals and 2 assists, he proved himself as another important player for Real Valladolid.
- Selim Amallah also produces for Real Valladolid with two goals and one assist.
- Kike Perez has scored two goals but has no assists.
Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid
you can still watch this match on different channels, whichever is available! Here is a short list:
- In Spain: M+ LaLiga TV, M+ LaLiga TV UHD, and LaLiga TV
- In the United States: ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
In South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Brazil: Disney+ Premium, DGO, DSports, and SKY Sports.
