Real Madrid aims to secure a second consecutive victory in La Liga as they prepare to face Leganes this weekend. Currently, Los Blancos are positioned six points behind Barcelona at the top of the table, although they have a game in hand due to a postponed match against Valencia.
Leganes is currently situated in 14th place in the league standings.
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Leganes Recent Form
Leganes has shown decent form recently, winning three and losing two of their last five matches across all competitions. In La Liga, they achieved victories against Celta and Sevilla while suffering defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona. Additionally, they advanced in the Copa del Rey with a 2-1 away win against Ciudad Lucena.
Leganes Injury News
Enric Franquesa has recently undergone surgery for a damaged cruciate ligament and will not return this season. There are uncertainties regarding defensive midfielder Renato Tapia, who is dealing with an abductor issue.
Last Leganes Lineup
Details of Leganes' lineup against Sevilla are available.
Real Madrid Recent Form
In their last match, Real Madrid secured a 4-0 victory against Osasuna, with Vinicius Junior scoring a remarkable hat-trick and Jude Bellingham netting his first goal of the season. Prior to this, the team faced consecutive defeats against Barcelona in La Liga and AC Milan in the Champions League.
Real Madrid Injury News
Manager Carlo Ancelotti is contending with an injury crisis, particularly in the defense, as David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Rodrygo are all sidelined. Militao sustained an ACL injury in the most recent match against Osasuna and is expected to be out until next season.
Last Real Madrid Lineup
Information on Real Madrid's lineup against Osasuna is available.
Leganes - Player To Watch
Winger Juan Cruz has contributed five goals in the league this season.
Real Madrid - Player To Watch
Despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior remains the standout player for Real Madrid. He scored an impressive hat-trick in the last match, making him a key player to watch in this upcoming fixture.
Leganes vs Real Madrid - Prediction
Real Madrid has only 16 fit players available for this match; however, key players such as Vinicius Jr, Mbappe, and Bellingham are in good form, suggesting that Los Blancos should be able to secure all three points despite their defensive challenges.
Scoreline prediction: Leganes 1-3 Real Madrid.
Leganes vs Real Madrid - Betting Tips
- Real Madrid to Win and Both Teams to Score
- Both teams have scored in four out of Leganes' last five games.
- In Real Madrid's last four matches, a total of 19 goals have been scored.
- Vinicius Junior to Score: He netted a hat-trick in his last game for Los Blancos.
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