Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: La Liga Clash at the Santiago Bernabeu

19 January 2025, 06:24 published Updated 19 January 2025, 06:24

Real Madrid Aims for Third Straight La Liga Win

Real Madrid will host Las Palmas this Sunday at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu, seeking their third consecutive La Liga victory. Los Blancos, eager to strengthen their title defense, face the struggling Canary Islands side, who have lost both matches in 2025.

Madrid’s return from the winter break has been eventful. While they secured a Copa del Rey quarter-final spot with a 5-2 win over Celta Vigo after extra time, the recent Supercopa de Espana final defeat to Barcelona left them reeling. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will look to capitalize on Las Palmas’ current form and keep pace with Atletico Madrid in the title race.

Match Details

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Kick-off Time: 15:15 GMT / 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT
Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
Referee: Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez

Recent Form

Real Madrid

Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo (AET)
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona
Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca

Las Palmas

Las Palmas 1-2 Getafe
Elche 4-0 Las Palmas
Las Palmas 1-0 Espanyol

Head-to-Head Record

In their last five encounters, Real Madrid dominated with four wins, while Las Palmas managed one draw. The most recent meeting ended 1-1 in August 2024.

Team News

Real Madrid

Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric are suspended, while injuries rule out Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao. Fran Garcia is also doubtful after a midweek knock. However, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham are expected to lead the attack.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Diaz; Mbappe.

Las Palmas

Dario Essugo (UD Las Palmas) seen in action during the...

Las Palmas will be without Viti and Daley Sinkgraven due to injuries, while Dario Essugo is suspended. Manager Diego Martinez may also miss Jose Campana and Marvin Park.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Cillessen; Herzog, Suarez, McKenna, Marmol; Loiodice, Rodriguez; Januzaj, Munoz, Moleiro; Silva.

Match Prediction

Real Madrid’s attacking depth should overcome Las Palmas, even with key absences. The visitors might find the net but are unlikely to contain Madrid’s firepower.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Las Palmas