Almeria vs Real Madrid 2023/24: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
Real Madrid got off to the perfect start in LaLiga last weekend when they beat Athletic Club 2-0 away from home and they will be looking to keep the good form going on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be playing their second straight game away from home as they take on Almeria at the Estadio Mediterraneo. The Rojiblancos kicked off their 2023/24 season with a 2-0 home defeat against Rayo Vallecano.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militão, Arda Güler, Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos who are all suffering from injury.
Eduardo Camavinga missed Friday’s training session and is a doubt despite being included in the squad.
As for Almeria, both Leo Baptistao and Martin Svidersky are recovering from injury and will not be available.
📋 Squad list for Saturday’s match against Almeria.
❌ Players NOT called up: Courtois, Militão, Güler, Mendy & Ceballos. pic.twitter.com/0FULcO3OIH
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) August 18, 2023
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2):
Lunin
Carvajal — Rüdiger — Alaba — F. Garcia
Valverde — Tchouaméni — Kroos
Bellingham
Rodrygo — Vinícius
Almeria (4-2-3-1):
Marino
Pubill — E. Gonzalez — Babic — Akieme
Robertone — Baba
Arribas — Embarba — Ramazani
Suarez
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Almeria: 0 Wins
Real Madrid: 5 Wins
Draws: 0
Last meeting: Real Madrid 4-2 Almeria.
Kick-off time
Real Madrid travel away to Almeria on Saturday with kick-off scheduled at 19:30 CEST.
