Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid 2022/23: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
After a long break, Real Madrid are finally back in action for the final time this year. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be facing Real Valladolid on Friday night with hope of moving to the top of the LaLiga table.
Los Blancos are currently second in the league standings, two points behind the leaders Barcelona. Real Valladolid occupy 12th place, having picked up just 17 points from their opening 14 matches this season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti has a full squad at his disposal. Modric, Tchouaméni and Camavinga were doubts but Ancelotti has confirmed they’re available for selection. Mariano is the only unavailable player after he picked up a knock to his ankle in training.
Real Valladolid will be without the services of Jawad El Yamiq. Kenedy is also a doubt.
📋 Squad list for Friday’s match against Real Valladolid. Players NOT called up: Mariano. pic.twitter.com/jcfPvNi8HY
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) December 29, 2022
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Courtois
Carvajal — Rudiger — Alaba — Mendy
Valverde — Kroos — Ceballos
Rodrygo — Benzema — Vinicius
Real Valladolid (4-2-3-1):
Masip
Fresneda — Fernandez — J. Sanchez — Escudero
Perez — Aguado
I. Sanchez — Plano — Mesa
Weissman
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Real Valladolid: 0 Wins
Draws: 1
Real Madrid: 4 wins
Kick-off time
Real Valladolid host Real Madrid in the Spanish top flight on Friday night (30 December) at 21:30 CET.
