Real Madrid vs Valladolid

2023 - 4 - 1

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Madrid are sitting in a 4-2-3-1 and are forced into a long ball game due to the pressure. The Spaniard gets the ball from his teammate and is brought down on the edge of the box, but Mr. Karim 'The Dream' Benzema is the captain of the XI today and Madrid fans will be praying to the heavens that he makes it through the game without getting any battle scars. Granted, the stadium doesn't look in tip top condition given the building works, but it is still an impressive sight for both the players and fans. FC Barcelona continued to steamroll the league and smashed 4 past Elche in last night's game. After a somewhat shaky start, Madrid turned on the style in blazing fashion and never looked back. Everyone wants to get in on the potential goal-party. He gives the ball to the Brazilian before getting it straight back and smacking a controlled shot past Asenjo. Again, MIlitão is there for Madrid to sweep up the danger. A poor clearance from Asenjo lands at the feet of Hazard, who plays a through pass to Lucas on the right. A goal from the Belgian would be a particular low point for Valladolid, even today. Asenjo's save is spilled and almost falls to Vallejo, who saw his name in lights.

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Real Madrids XI Courtois has recovered from his knock on international duty, and its attacking move from Ancelotti with four forwards in the line-up.

For American viewers, the match will begin at 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT. The LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid will take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, April 2. Madrid have won just five of their last 10 league matches, which has seen them concede a massive advantage to their great rivals.

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While their record against Madrid isn't the best, Valladolid have collected four points from their last four away games, which is the same amount as their previous 11 away games. They will face the London based club twice with a game against Cadiz sandwiched between them. They have scored in 44 of the last 45 home games against Real Valladolid, averaging about 2.5 goals per game.

CONFIRMED lineups: Real Madrid vs Valladolid, 2023 La Liga (Managing Madrid)

Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Kroos, Asensio, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Benzema. Valladolid starting XI (TBC): ...

[ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/0J9VgN?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23430684%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmanagingmadrid.com%5Bd%5DD) Madrid will need to use this game to increase their confidence and gain some momentum for Wednesday’s crucial clash against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinals.

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1: T Courtois; 17: L Vazquez; 3: É Militão; 4: D Alaba; 12: E Camavinga; 8: T Kroos; 18: A Tchouameni; 11: M Asensio; 21: Rodrygo; 9: K Benzema (c) ...

Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Roque Mesa (Real Valladolid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. David Alaba (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Marco Asensio (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Álvaro Aguado (Real Valladolid) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Attempt blocked.

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The Belgian couldn't stab a late effort into a partially guarded net but did collect a dire clearance from Asenjo, rolling the ball across for Lucas Vazquez to tuck in from close range. Carlo Ancelotti had seen enough after the first 65 minutes, emptying his bench as the tempo dwindled with each substitution. The half-time whistle served as a small mercy for Valladolid from referee Juan Luis Pulido Santana. The reigning Ballon d'Or holder saved his best for last, contorting his 35-year-old frame to acrobatically turn Rodrygo's cross into the net. The Brazilian had rubbed Ronaldo’s legs in an interview during the World Cup before wiping the "magic" onto his own limbs. Real Valladolid, watched on by their owner Ronaldo Nazario, started brightly in a stadium which had seen the Brazilian score so many goals.