Real Madrid will host freshly promoted Real Valladolid in an attempt to win their first La Liga game of 2024-25 on Sunday afternoon at Santiago Bernabeu.
The first game of the new season ended in a 1-1 draw for Carlo Ancelotti's team against Mallorca, but Real Valladolid made a winning start to their return to the top division with a 1-0 victory against Espanyol at home.
After securing their first home victory of the season on Sunday, Real Madrid will play two more games before the September international break against Las Palmas and Real Betis.
Real Valladolid has been beaten in 13 of their previous 15 La Liga encounters with the capital giants, indicating the difficulty of their task in this encounter. Notably, Real Valladolid has lost each of their last five league games against Real Madrid, including a 6-0 loss when the two teams last faced off in April 2023.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid live stream, TV channel in Canada
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in Canada:
- TV channel: TSN4
- Live stream: TSN+
In Canada, the game will be broadcast live on TV on TSN4. The fans, who have TSN TV as part of their programming package, can stream the Los Blancos games on TSN+ for free.
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What time does Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid kick off in Canada?
This La Liga clash takes place at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain, and kicks off on Sunday, August 25 at 5:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that time translates across Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sun, Aug. 25 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Aug. 25 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Aug. 25 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Aug. 25 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Aug. 25 | 8:00 a.m. |
Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid lineups, team news
Ferland Mendy was sent off late in the game against Real Mallorca, meaning he’ll be suspended for Real Madrid’s upcoming match against Valladolid at the Bernabeu.
With David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga still out, Carlo Ancelotti faces a left-sided problem, as players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Rodrygo all favor that side of the pitch.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Dani Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Fran Garcia — Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham — Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.
Injured: Alaba, Camavinga
Suspended: Mendy
Paulo Pezzolano is typically an attack-minded manager, but his Real Valladolid team relied on traditional Segunda División tactics to secure their win against Espanyol.
Facing the Spanish and European champions in Madrid, Valladolid is likely to adopt a defensive and disciplined approach, sticking to their 4-5-1 formation.
Real Valladolid predicted XI (4-5-1, right to left): Hein (GK) — Luis Perez, Javi Sanchez, Boyomo, Rosa — Ndiaye, Kike Perez, Cumart, Amallah, Raul Moro — Sylla.
Injured: Anuar
Suspended: N/A
Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid prediction
Real Madrid had a slow start to La Liga and showed signs of frustration during their 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their Spanish top-flight opener. Despite this, expectations remain high for the new-look team, even without Toni Kroos setting the tempo in midfield and with the addition of Mbappe.
However, it might take time for everything to click. Valladolid is likely to focus on frustrating Madrid and keeping the scoreline respectable. While Madrid is expected to win, it may not be a dominant performance.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Real Valladolid
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