Actual Madrid’s final two video games on the Santiago Bernabeu have been in opposition to Juventus and Barcelona – two of Europe’s largest powerhouses – and males managed to tug all doable six factors from the fixtures.
Now on a transparent excessive, they’ll look to proceed that streak after they tackle Valencia on the similar venue tomorrow evening in what shall be their final house sport for some time.
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After Saturday’s conflict, Actual Madrid face six straight video games away from house – in opposition to Liverpool, Rayo Vallecano, Elche, Olympiacos, Girona, and Athletic Membership – and solely return house for the sport in opposition to Celta Vigo in early December.
The sport in opposition to Valencia, thus, shall be a particular one as Los Blancos will look to finish their house run on a excessive as they set off on the lengthy journey away.
Madrid Common brings you three speaking factors forward of Actual Madrid vs Valencia.
On a excessive
It was a protracted anticipate Actual Madrid that spanned over a yr, however they lastly put it to mattress after they confronted Barcelona final weekend on the Santiago Bernabeu.
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After 4 successive Clasico defeats, Los Blancos went all out in the summertime and ensured the weak areas of their squad had been satisfactorily crammed and so they took down Hansi Flick’s aspect in a sport that they completely deserved to win.
Not solely did Actual Madrid win on the evening, they dominated Barcelona from begin to end and performed out the sport with nice management by means of the center, a wonderfully carried out plan from Xabi Alonso, and an assault that endlessly threatened Barcelona’s backline.
In reality, it was a type of performances and outcomes that may depart them dreamy, optimistic, and on a excessive – one which they have to tread with warning as they strategy the sport after.
Whereas it’s certainly an excellent downside to have, the sensation of hangover after such a large win will undoubtedly be operating within the minds of the younger dressing room and Alonso should guarantee his aspect are grounded and fully targeted on Valencia.
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Eyes on Vinicius and Alonso
All eyes on Vini and Alonso. (Picture by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Pictures)
Whereas El Clasico was fiery in each sense of the phrase, each in a sporting and a rivalry sense, Actual Madrid had some burning inside points that developed on the evening – notably between Alonso and Vinicius Jr.
The supervisor opted to tug the winger out of the dynamics within the second half at hand minutes to Rodrygo, a call that understandably didn’t go down effectively with Vinicius. The difficulty, nevertheless, was within the method the participant reacted.
As a substitute of graciously accepting the coach’s resolution, the winger made a fuss on the sphere, made critical gestures of dissent, and complained about why he should depart the membership – making a scene that didn’t paint an excellent image of him.
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He has, since, come out and apologised for his behaviour, linking it to his ‘ardour’ to maintain going for Actual Madrid however it’s clear that every one isn’t effectively between the 2 events but.
It would, thus, be fascinating to see the dynamic between the coach and participant tomorrow evening, notably when it comes to the prominence the coach provides the participant and the winger’s efficiency and angle on the sphere.
Trent’s anticipated return
Simply when it appeared like Actual Madrid’s right-back disaster had come to an finish with each Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to the squad post-injuries, the previous suffered yet one more setback in what comes as a large blow.
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Whereas Carvajal didn’t function prominently within the Clasico, he injured himself quickly after and is now out for the yr and is predicted again solely in early 2026. All eyes, thus, now fall on Trent.
The brand new signing has not loved the strongest of begins to life in Madrid up to now. Whereas his first few days had been highlighted by unconvincing performances, Carvajal then got here and commenced taking minutes from him earlier than Trent confronted an damage that deepened his disaster.
Now again to health and together with his largest competitor out of motion, all eyes shall be on the English worldwide to see if he can reside as much as the hype round him.
His massive likelihood will probably start tomorrow evening when he’s anticipated to make his first look after over a month.