Real Madrid will look to move to the top of the table when they travel to Valencia for a La Liga clash this Friday.
Valencia are winless in their last four league encounters. They will be heading into this contest after back-to-back draws against Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves. With just 12 points from 17 matches, Corberan’s side is currently in the relegation division.
On the other side, Los Blancos are just one point behind the leaders, Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid achieved a convincing 4-2 victory against Sevilla in their La Liga clash. Ancelotti’s side is undefeated in their last five matches across all the competitions. They will look to keep this streak going when they face Valencia in an away game.
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.
Valencia vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: —
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This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States in English language. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.
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What time does Valencia vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain and kicks off on Friday, January 3 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Jan. 3 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Jan. 3 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Jan. 3 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Jan. 3 | 12:00 p.m. |
Valencia vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news
This clash will mark the first assignment for Carlos Corberan, who joined Valencia after leaving West Bromwich Albion to replace Ruben Baraja.
The host will miss the services of Thierry Correia (ligament), Giorgi Mamardashvili (thigh), Jose Luis Gaya (hamstring), Mouctar Diakhaby (ligament), and Rafa Mir (muscle) with their respective injuries. Midfielder Fran Perez remains doubtful for this game due to his muscle injury.
There is another piece of disappointing news for the hosts: midfielder Pepelu will miss this contest due to a one-match suspension after picking up his 5th yellow card against Alaves.
Valencia predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Marmasahvili (GK) — Folquier, Mosquera, Guillamon, Rioja — Guerra, Barrenechea — Canos, Almeida, Lopez — Duro.
Injured: Correia, Mir, Mamardashvili, Gaya, Diakhaby, Perez (doubtful)
Suspended: Pepelu
For the visitors, Vinicius Junior will return for this clash after missing the last game against Sevilla due to a one-match suspension.
However, Ancelotti could make some crucial changes to the side ahead of the Copa del Rey and a Spanish Super Cup trip to Saudi Arabia.
David Alaba has been doing well in his recovery training from his knee injury, but Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are out for the season due to their respective ligament injuries. Ferland Mendy is likely to get a start against Valencia.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy — Modric, Bellingham, Valverde — Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Injured: Alaba, Carvajal, Militao
Suspended: None
Valencia vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid has been doing phenomenally well this season; they are currently sitting at the second spot in the leaderboard. But it is worth mentioning that Real Madrid hasn’t won an away game against Valencia in the last three years.
Los Ches are having a rollercoaster season, but their performance cannot be underestimated. It will be interesting to see if Corberan’s modern gameplay could bring something new to the side. We are backing Los Blancos to win this match.
- Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Valencia
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, January 3
- Valencia vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
