Leganes vs Real Madrid Preview: Predictions, Team News & Lineups for La Liga Clash

Match Preview: Leganes vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid seeks to build on their recent 4-0 win against Osasuna as they face Leganes this Sunday. They currently sit second in La Liga with 27 points, six behind leaders Barcelona. Leganes, positioned 14th, won 1-0 against Sevilla in their last match.

Leganes hopes to achieve their first La Liga victory over Real Madrid. They have only managed two wins against Los Blancos, both in Copa del Rey, with their last league encounters at home ending in draws. The team, returning to La Liga for the first time since the 2019-20 season, has started the campaign with three wins, five draws, and five defeats.

Real Madrid aims to add another win to their tally before an important Champions League match against Liverpool next week. They have had inconsistent performances but have rebounded with their recent victory.

Team News

Leganes will miss Renato Tapia and Enric Franquesa due to injuries. Dani Raba is a doubt as well. Javi Hernandez and Julian Chicco are likely to step into their roles. Miguel de la Fuente, who scored the winner against Sevilla, will lead the attack.

Real Madrid’s lineup will see Thibaut Courtois returning from injury. Federico Valverde is expected to play at right-back, while Raul Asencio will feature in defense. Key players such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe remain fit and will start.

Predicted Lineups:

Leganes:

Dmitrovic; Alti, Gonzalez, Nastasic, Hernandez; Chicco, Cisse; Cruz, Brasanac, El Haddadi; De la Fuente.

Real Madrid:

Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Modric, Camavinga, Bellingham; Diaz, Mbappe, Vinicius.

Prediction:

We predict a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid. Despite Leganes’ potential threat, Real Madrid’s quality should prevail.