Having handed a scare to them by Celta Vigo in a match that exceeded expectations in terms of goals being scored, Real Madrid would be hoping to keep it simpler at home turf against the strugglers Almeria.
While a win for Real Madrid will keep their title-push intact, a defeat for Almeria might push them into the relegation zone if results from other corners of LA Liga go against the visiting side. And looking at the recent form of the away side, the best they can hope for at the Bernabeu is a small defeat.
In their last 9 games in LA Liga, Almeria have failed to keep a clean-sheet conceding 20 goals in the process.
While at one hand the LOS BLANCOS would be looking to take advantage of the misery of their guests, they will have to cope once again with the absence of two of their main players. With both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema ruled out from this fixture as well, little changes are expected of the squad that played at the weekend.
After scoring just 3 goals in his first 21 appearances for Real Madrid, Javier Hernandez has now scored 4 in his last 4 games for Real Madrid in all competitions
One of the main headlines for this fixture is the naming of the Norwegian Wonderkid Martin Odegaard in the team that will play Almeria on Wednesday. This announcement has come at a time when the news regarding his form for Real Madrid Castilla are hot.
In the last 7 goals that Real Madrid have managed, Cristiano Ronaldo has participated in 5, scoring 3 and assisting 2 in the process.
Thus, while his form for Zinedine Zidane’s managed Castilla isn’t above par, it will be interesting to see that can Odegaard avail this opportunity with open arms. However, his role will be more of a cameo and he will have to do something outrageous if he wants to keep earning calls from Carlo Ancelotti for long.
Here is how Real Madrid are expected to lineup against Almeria on Wednesday: –
Real Madrid probable lineup:
Casillas – Arbeloa – Pepe – Varane – Marcelo – Silva – Kroos – Isco – James – Hernandez – Ronaldo.
Real Madrid Vs Almeria will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday, 29th April.
LA Liga: How will Real Madrid lineup against Almeria
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