Valencia – Real Madrid

Valencia are capable of taking points away from Real Madrid

Real Madrid continues their quest for the title. The Madrid team has a six-point margin of victory over second place. Valencia is a mid-table side with no objectives in terms of the standings at the end of the season. Real Madrid defeated Sevilla in the last match. The guests were able to create problems for Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti admitted after the meeting that the "creamy" did not want to take a lot of risks. Luka Modric came to the rescue with a long-range shot. Before that, there was a draw with Rayo Vallecano away and a very tough match with RB Leipzig. Real have a certain slump and it is quite understandable. Madrid is playing on two fronts, and for a long time put out and in three tournaments. Carlo Ancelotti's charges at one point had most of the starting lineup out. Now the club is still forced to rely on Nacho in the centre of defence, although the return of Rüdiger adds to the reliability. The club still cannot rely on Alaba, Militao and Courtois. Jude Bellingham is already being let down with his sights set on the European Cup. A fresh loss is centre forward Joselu. In other words, injuries are objectively affecting Real's potential. The upcoming match against RB Leipzig is a very important factor. Ancelotti may surprise with the starting line-up. The importance of the Champions League meeting is many times more important. A draw in Valencia will not be shameful. The coach himself admitted after the meeting with Sevilla that at this stage of the season, Real are more focused on not taking risks. Valencia is not without upsets. The team now has a difficult series: one win in four matches, three games without goals. In any case, the management and fans can be satisfied with the coaching staff of Ruben Barahi. The young specialist was up to the task. It is obvious that the club has made progress after nervous years with the fight for survival. In the last match, the "mice" had a significant advantage over Sevilla, but failed to realise numerous chances. In other words, there is no crisis. Valencia has a significant bias towards home games. In front of their own spectators, the team performs much better: in twelve matches at the Mestalla, only two defeats and six goals conceded. The hosts have a good chance to cling on to a positive outcome. Valencia at the Mestalla in the championship has not lost to anyone since September. The club has an organised defence, while Real need to save their strength for dangerous Leipzig in the Champions League. If Real can score, they will play to keep the score. From a tournament point of view, a draw would be a satisfactory result for Madrid.