Real Madrid team news
Real Madrid have a fully fit squad at their disposal but will miss Nacho due to suspension. However, Carlo Ancelotti might look to rotate his squad as they are set to face Barcelona in a crucial Copa del Rey semi-final encounter midweek.
| Position | Players |
|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Courtois, Lunin, Luis Lopez |
| Defenders: | Carvajal, E. Militao, Vallejo, Odriozola, Lucas Vazquez, Rudiger, Mendy, Alaba |
| Midfielders: | Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde, D. Ceballos, Tchouameni |
| Forwards: | Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Mariano |
Valladolid team news
Real Valladolid will be without Anuar Tuhami, Gonzalo Plata, Selim Amallah, Darwin Machis, Kenedy, and Jordi Masip due to injury, while Javi Sanchez is suspended for the upcoming contest.
The absence of Sanchez, who received a yellow card against Athletic, is expected to provide an opportunity for Luis Perez to feature in the starting lineup. Additionally, Alvaro Aguado and Lucas Olaza may be given the chance to start after beginning on the bench in the last game.
However, Cyle Larin is expected to lead the attack once again for Real Valladolid.
| Position | Players |
|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Asenjo, Aceves. |
| Defenders: | Fernandez, El Yamiq, Olaza, Escudero, Fresneda, Perez, Rosa. |
| Midfielders: | Hongla, Monchu, K.Perez, Aguado, Mesa. |
| Forwards: | Plano, I. Sanchez, Larin, Leon. |
Head-to-head record
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|
| 31/12/2022 | Real Valladolid 0-2 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 21/02/2021 | Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 01/10/2020 | Real Madrid 1-0 Real Valladolid | La Liga |
| 27/01/2020 | Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid | La Liga |
| 24/08/2019 | Real Madrid 1-1 Real Valladolid | La Liga |
Real Madrid haven ́t lost any of their last 14 matches against Real Valladolid in La Liga (W12 D2), scoring in each of them (34 goals in total, 2.4 on average). Their last league defeat against the Valladolid side dates back to November 2008 at the Jose Zorrilla (0-1).