Madrid, Spain — Real Madrid go face Valencia on April 5, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu for La Liga as dem try to hold on for a title chance. With Barcelona leading by three points, Los Blancos sabi say dem no fit slip if dem won compete for title.
Dem latest lineup show say injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois no go play again, leaving young Fran Gonzalez to debut as first-choice keeper. Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr., and Brahim Diaz go lead the attack for Madrid.
“We must find consistency now, no room for mistakes,” Coach Carlo Ancelotti talk. “Every point matter as we dey chase Barcelona.” Real Madrid dey second for La Liga table, but dem face pressure as dem go also play Arsenal for Champions League quarterfinal next week.
Valencia, meanwhile, dey fight against relegation as dem sit for 15th position with 31 points. With three players suspended due to yellow cards, dem fit struggle as dem approach Madrid. Coach Carlos Corberan need to make strategic changes to his lineup to maintain dem form.
Valencia come enter Madrid with a four-match unbeaten streak, but dem don’t win away all season. “It dey crucial for us to gather points,” Corberan emphasize. “Each game is important until the end.”
The match go start on April 5 at 4:15 PM CET (10:15 AM EST). Fans fit watch am on Movistar La Liga or stream am online.
In the last match, Real Madrid get thrilling 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final, but dem manage to progress to final. “Our focus need to dey on La Liga for now,” Ancelotti conclude.
Key injuries for Real include Courtois and Lunin, while Valencia dey miss captain Jose Gaya due to suspension along with other key players. The match fit decide if Real Madrid go continue dey in title race or Valencia go find chances to escape relegation.
