Both sides went into the international break on the back of defeats in their last outings, with the hosts losing 2-1 to Barcelona in the El Clasico, while Valladolid were beaten 3-1 by Athletic Bilbao.
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Real Madrid will be bidding to get back to winning ways in La Liga when they host Real Valladolid at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Both sides went into the international break on the back of defeats in their last outings, with the hosts losing 2-1 to Barcelona in the El Clasico, while Valladolid were beaten 3-1 by Athletic Bilbao. Los Blancos are currently occupying second spot in the Spanish top flight standings, having collected 56 points from 26 games, 15 adrift of leaders Barcelona, who have played an extra match. The visitors, meanwhile, are languishing at the 15th position, with 28 points to their name, just two clear of the relegation zone.
👔 @MrAncelotti: “The team is in good physical condition and we are ready.”
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Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost to arch rivals Barcelona despite taking the lead through Ronald Araujo’s seventh-minute own goal at Camp Nou. Real Madrid have work to do in their Copa del Rey semi-final, trailing 1-0 to Barcelona ahead of the second leg of their last-four contest next week, while they take on Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, with the Los Blancos looking to make it back-to-back European titles. The reigning champions have taken just 18 points from their last 11 league-games since the turn of the year. Meanwhile, the reverse fixture in December ended 2-0 in favour of Real Madrid courtesy of Karim Brenzema’s late double.
Real Valladolid, on the other hand, have collected just five points from their last six games. Valladolid have managed to win only once of their last six outings, and that victory came against Espanyol (2-1) at the start of March, courtesy of goals from Ivan Sanchez and Alvaro Aguando. It was Pucelanos’ eighth top flight victory of the season. Pucela lost to Athletic Bilbao last time out, despite the fact that Cyle Larin found the back of the net. White and Violets earned promotion to Spain’s top flight by finishing second in last season’s Segunda Division, so their main focus in on avoiding relegation this time around. Meanwhile, they have one of the worst away records in the league this season, collecting just eight points from a possible 39 on the road.
Real Madrid Probable Starting Lineup: Courtois, Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Carvajal, Kroos, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius
Real Valladolid Probable Starting Lineup: Asenjo; Fresneda, Perez, El Yamiq, Olaza; Aguado, I Sanchez, Monchu; Plata, Larin, Plano
Real Madrid
| Opponents | Score |
| Barcelona | 2-1 (L) |
| Liverpool | 1-0 (W) |
| Espanyol | 3-1 (W) |
| Real Betis | 0-0 (D) |
| Barcelona | 0-1 (L) |
Real Valladolid
| Opponents | Score |
| Athletic Bilbao | 1-3 (L) |
| Elche | 1-1 (D) |
| Espanyol | 2-1 (W) |
| Celta Vigo | 3-0 (L) |
| Betis | 2-1 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Real Madrid beat Valladolid | 0-2 |
| Real Madrid beat Valladolid | 0-1 |
| Real Madrid beat Valladolid | 1-0 |
| Real Madrid beat Valladolid | 0-1 |
| Real Madrid draw Valladolid | 1-1 |
The La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid will take place at Satiago Bernabeu on Sunday at 7:45 pm IST.
| Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid | Key Details |
| Date | April 2 |
| Venue | Santiago Bernabeu |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 4:15 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 7:45 pm |
The live telecast of the La Liga matches in India will be available on Sports 18 network. Besides, fans in India can live stream through Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in Spain can watch the match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid on DAZN and DAZN La Liga.
