At 23:00 on August 25th, the second round of the 24/25 La Liga season continues, with defending champions Real Madrid hosting newly promoted Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid won La Liga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup last season, and they continued to upgrade their squad during the off-season by signing Mbappé on a free transfer. With Bellingham, Vinicius, and Rodrygo in the squad, the luxurious Galacticos are back in action. In the European Super Cup, Mbappé scored on his debut, helping Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 and win the trophy.
However, Real Madrid suffered a setback in their first La Liga match against Mallorca, drawing 1-1 away from home despite Rodrygo’s early goal. With the departure of Kroos, the team’s attacking organization seemed chaotic, and Mbappé, Vinicius, and Bellingham all clustered on the left side, leaving the right side underutilized.
Interestingly, after the first round of La Liga, Rodrygo’s team spoke out, hoping that the media would show more respect, hinting that the four €100 million players might not be as harmonious as they appear.
Before the second round kicked off, Real Madrid suffered another major blow, as Bellingham will be out for at least a month due to injury, increasing the difficulty for Ancelotti in setting up his formation.
Valladolid have successfully returned to La Liga and spent €16.5 million on seven new players this summer, including €2.5 million for former Real Madrid striker Latasa. In their first La Liga match, Valladolid successfully defended their home ground, winning 1-0 against fellow promoted side Espanyol.
The Galacticos have gone 33 La Liga matches without a loss, their last league defeat dating back to the sixth round of last season, when they lost 1-3 away to city rivals Atlético Madrid. In their last 10 games, Real Madrid have recorded five wins, three draws, and two losses, with both losses coming in friendly matches. If only official matches are considered, Real Madrid last lost in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey last season, again against city rivals Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid are undoubtedly an attacking team, scoring 21 goals in their last 10 matches, but they have also been shut out twice. In their last 10 home games, Real Madrid have won seven, drawn two, and lost one, with a win rate of 70%. During this period, they have scored 22 goals and conceded only 8, showcasing strong performance on both ends of the pitch. Valladolid have also achieved a record of five wins, one draw, and four losses in their last 10 away games, but most of them were in the Segunda División.
Real Madrid and Valladolid have faced each other many times, with the Galacticos winning eight and drawing two in their last 10 encounters. In fact, in the last 15 meetings, Real Madrid have won 13 and drawn two, remaining unbeaten. Their last loss against Valladolid was back in November 2008. In their last 14 home matches against Valladolid at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid have won 11 and drawn three. Their last home defeat against this opponent dates back to May 2000, when they lost 0-1.
On paper, Real Madrid are the stronger side in terms of both strength and past performance, but with Mbappé still adapting to his teammates, Bellingham’s absence, midfield disorganization, and top-heavy formation, all add variables to the match, meaning Valladolid are not without a chance.
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