Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid
LaLiga 2019-20
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Date: Saturday, August 24th, 2019
Kick-off time: 6pm BST
Real Madrid are looking to make it two wins from their opening two LaLiga games tonight as Los Blancos welcome Real Valladolid to the Bernabeu for their first home clash of the 2019-20 season.
Zinedine Zidane's side endured a chaotic summer on and off the pitch, but kicked off the new campaign with a routine 3-1 win at Celta Vigo last weekend - a result which was made all the better by Barcelona's shock defeat at Athletic Bilbao.
That early-season advantage should serve as the perfect tonic for Zidane's men to try to build a winning run.
Real Madrid team news
Just a few weeks ago it seemed certain that Gareth Bale would be sold by Real, but the Welshman could now prove to be a key player this season.
Bale started last week at Celta and, with Eden Hazard out for around four weeks, a starting role is now his to lose.
Zidane will need a midfield rethink after Luka Modric's red card in the last match, which could open up a chance for Isco or James Rodriguez.
Real predicted lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Bale, Benzema, Vinicius Junior
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Valladolid
Valladolid finished 16th last season, but scored just 32 goals - a low for LaLiga last term.
Pucela got off the mark with a 2-1 win at Real Betis last weekend, but Zidane's side should prove too strong for them - even without Hazard.
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Match odds
- Real to win: 1/5
- Draw: 13/2
- Valladolid to win: 13/1
Tickets
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TV channel and live stream information
The match will not be televised live in the UK.
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