Valencia vs Real Madrid, La Liga 2024-25: H2H Record, Playing XI, Key Facts

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Spanish giants Real Madrid will aim to climb to the top of the La Liga standings when they visit Valencia at the Mestalla on Friday night. The reigning champions are just one point behind league leaders Atletico Madrid.

Meanwhile, Valencia find themselves in a precarious position, sitting 19th in the table with 12 points. Despite their struggles, the six-time Spanish champions have shown resilience at home, securing four points from their last two league games against Los Blancos.

Valencia vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Stats

Team News

Valencia

Valencia will be without key players, including Jose Gaya, Mouctar Diakhaby, and Thierry Correia, due to injuries. Fran Perez is doubtful with a muscular problem, while Pepelu is suspended after reaching a yellow card milestone. Stole Dimitrievski is likely to continue in goal, as Giorgi Mamardashvili remains unavailable.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid will welcome back Vinicius Junior after his suspension against Sevilla. However, David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal remain sidelined, with Alaba nearing full recovery from a long-term knee injury. Manager Carlo Ancelotti may make slight changes to the lineup, with Fran Garcia and Vinicius expected to start.

Valencia vs Real Madrid Full Squad

Valencia: Jaume Domenech, Stole Dimitrievski, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Raul Jimenez, Max Caufriez, Cristhian Mosquera, Mouctar Diakhaby, Hugo Guillamon, Thierry Correia, Jose Gaya, Cesar Tarrega, Dimitri Foulquier, Jesus Vazquez, Yarek Gasiorowski, Ruben Iranzo, Iker Cordoba, Rodrigo Abajas, Enzo Barrenechea, Sergi Canos, Javi Guerra, Andre Almeida, Pepelu, Fran Perez, Ali Fadal, Martin Tejon, Hugo Duro, Rafa Mir, Diego Lopez, Dani Gomez, Luis Rioja, David Otorbi, German Valera, Warren Madrigal, Ismael Santana

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Sergio Mestre, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Jesus Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Youssef Lekhedim, Jacobo Ramon, Raul Asencio, David Jimenez, Lorenzo Aguado Herrera, Diego Aguado, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Ceballos, Brahim Diaz, Chema Andres, Hugo De Llanos, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Endrick, Gonzalo Garcia, Daniel Yanez, Victor Munoz

Valencia vs Real Madrid Key Aspects

Valencia have endured a challenging season with only two wins from 17 league matches, leaving them level on points with bottom-placed Real Valladolid. However, they are just four points adrift of safety with a game in hand. Their last league win came against Real Betis on November 23.

Real Madrid, currently second with 40 points from 18 games, head into this fixture after a convincing 4-2 victory over Sevilla before the winter break. While their away record has been inconsistent this season, they remain determined to claim all three points and maintain pressure on Atletico.

Valencia vs Real Madrid Predicted XI

Valencia Probable XI: Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Mosquera, Gasiorowski, Rioja; Barrenechea, Guerra; D Gomez, Almeida, D Lopez; Duro

Real Madrid Probable XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Camavinga, Valverde; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe