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Real Madrid vs Valencia – La Liga: Team news, lineups and prediction

Real Madrid will host eight-place Valencia in La Liga this weekend as Los Blancos look to overturn the vibe after the frustrating draw at Rayo Vallecano last week.

The visitors have enjoyed a bright start to the season, that’s why the coming clash is predicted to be challenging for Carlo Ancelotti’s men to continue their unbeaten run since September.

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This season’s phenomenon, Girona, sit atop the league’s standings, while Los Real Madrid, who went through a forgettable Derby but clinched El Clasico’s win, sit second.

Girona could extend their advantage at the summit to five points before Madrid kick-off.

Real Madrid vs Valencia – Match details

• Location: Madrid, Spain
•  Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
•  Date: Saturday 11 November
•  Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez
•  VAR: Santiago Jaime Latre

H2H Record

• Real Madrid: 4 wins
•  Valencia: 1 win
•  Draws: 0
•  Last meeting: Valencia 1-0 Real Madrid (21 May 2023 – La Liga)

Current Form (all competitions)

• Real Madrid: DWWDW
•  Valencia: DWDWW

Team news

Jude Bellingham is the only worrying case, as the English man was rested amid concerns over a shoulder injury in midweek. However, he should return to the starting XI on Saturday.

Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and Aurelien Tchouameni are all long-term absentees. Antonio Rudiger is also suspended for Valencia’s visit.

Predicted lineup vs Valencia

Madrid predicted lineup vs Valencia (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Carvajal, Nacho, Alaba, Mendy; Camavinga, Valverde, Kroos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.

Valencia team news

Mouctar Diakhaby is expected to return to action at the end of November. Andre Almeida also won’t feature on Saturday.

Valencia predicted lineup

Valencia predicted lineup vs Madrid (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Gabriel, Gaya; Perez, Pepelu, Guerra, Amallah; Lopez, Duro.

Score prediction

Real Madrid 2-1 Valencia.

Leaving the disappointment from last week behind, Madrid will be themselves at home, and Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr will be the constant threat on Valencia’s defense.