Vini Jr. returns from suspension and is the big attraction for Real Madrid in the club’s first game of the year. This Friday (03/01), at 5pm (Brasília time), the merengue team visits Valencia in La Liga, the Spanish Championship. The game will be at the Mestalla stadium, the opponent’s home ground.
The team coached by Carlo Ancelotti fights inch by inch for the lead in the competition. They are in second place, with 40 points, one behind Atlético de Madrid. Valencia is second to last, with just 12 points, seriously threatened with relegation.
In the last round, Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-2. Valencia finished 2-2 with Alavés at home.
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Real Madrid lineup against Valencia
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has an important return: Brazilian Vini Jr., suspended against Sevilla, returns to the team. He should form the attack with Rodrygo and Mbappé.
Real Madrid still has right-back Carvajal and defender Éder Militão recovering from serious injuries. They should only return in the second semester.
Real Madrid lineup: Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger and Camavinga; Valverde, Ceballos and Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vini Jr. and Mbappé. Technical: Carlo Ancelotti.
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Valencia x Real Madrid: where to watch
Valencia x Real Madrid will be broadcast in Brazil on ESPN (closed TV) and (streaming).
Where to watch Valencia x Real Madrid on TV and streaming
- Date: Friday, January 3rd
- Time: 5pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming)
Real Madrid’s last games: results
- 12/22 – Real Madrid 4 x 2 Sevilla – La Liga
- 18/12 – Real Madrid 3 x 0 Pachuca – Intercontinental Cup
- 14/12 – Rayo Vallecano 3 x 3 Real Madrid – La Liga
- 10/12 – Atalanta 2 x 3 Real Madrid – Champions League
- 07/12 – Girona 0 x 3 Real Madrid – La Liga
Real Madrid’s next games
- Valencia x Real Madrid – 02/01 (Thursday) – 4pm – La Liga
- Deportiva Minera x Real Madrid – 06/01 (Monday) – 3pm – Copa del Rey
- Real Madrid x Mallorca – 01/08 (Wednesday) – 4pm – European Super Cup
- Real Madrid x Las Palmas – 01/19 (Sunday) – 12h15 – La Liga
- Real Madrid x RB Salzbourg – 22/01 (Wednesday) – 5pm – Champions League
