Almeria – Real Madrid

Real Madrid cannot defeat Almeria in the first leg

Real Madrid kick off their season in Spain with a match against the most promising newcomer to La Liga. Almeria finished top of the Segunda last season. The team, unlike the other newcomers, has a solid financial budget at the level of the midlands. Almeria made a substantial purchase. Other teams at the bottom of the table have limited themselves to rentals and minimal sums on transfers. The Red and Whites, on the other hand, have been able to spend around twenty million euros on new players. There have been spot reinforcements in each line. Two transfers stand out: centre-back Kaiku and goalkeeper Pacheco. The young defensive player quoted very highly even among the top clubs, but chose Almeria. Pacheco is one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga, if you take the advanced statistics. He has played for Alaves in recent years. Almeria enter the new season with the backbone of the squad from last season. Forward Umar Sadiq is the team's biggest star so far. The striker is valued at €20m. Another indicator that the club have come seriously and permanently to La Liga. Real have already started the season with an official match for the European Super Cup. Ancelotti's side took another trophy without any difficulties. Real beat Eintracht by a huge margin. The German midfielder was crushed in class. Importantly, Madrid showed their full readiness for the season. The veterans have picked up their form and the newcomers will allow Real to count on a great rotation. Tchouameni and Rüdiger will help Madrid significantly in the long run of several tournaments. Real have not been impressive in friendlies, but Carlo Ancelotti initially warned that systematic preparation for the season was underway. Plus there are specifics for the older players. Real have one of the most experienced squads in Europe. The team has a traditionally competent focus. In this regard, you can expect a relatively relaxed game against Almeria. In such matches, Real always try to win without expending too much energy. The team put in a lot of effort in the middle of the week. Now they have to play against a very motivated opponent, and even away. In the last season, Real completed the majority of the matches with the outsiders and midfielders to a total of less than three, while picking up three points. Almeria, despite their quality squad, are unlikely to risk a big offensive push against Real Madrid. The La Liga newcomer will focus on a tight defence. Real Madrid could have relative problems amid a difficult schedule and veteran form. A low-scoring, Madrid-style game is in sight.