Madrid’s “Real” proved they can score goals without Jude Bellingham, triumphing over “Braga” with a 3-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League midweek. It was a long-awaited sight after a disappointing 0-0 draw in La Liga against “Rayo Vallecano” last weekend. Following their victory in El Cl?sico against “Barcelona” with a score of 2-1 and two draws in the league, the Madridistas enter this confrontation trying to catch up with the unexpected leader, “Girona.” Wednesday’s win over the Portuguese team, securing their place in the Champions League playoffs, marked the 14th unbeaten game for the “meringues” at the “Santiago Bernabeu,” the last five of which the team completed without conceding a goal. This defense, despite the absence of Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao, has performed well, as they aim to replicate last season’s 2-0 victory over “Valencia,” although another defender, Antonio R?diger, won’t be on the field due to disqualification. Apart from these players, out of play are Chuameni, Guler, Ceballos, and Arrizabalaga, who has a groin injury.
The guests’ coach, Ruben Baraja, will motivate his team to believe that they can benefit from this match, as it has led them to an unbeaten streak of five games for the first time since his appointment in February. “Los Ches” haven’t suffered defeats in four La Liga games en route to their best season start in 12 games for the first time since the 2017/18 season, and they have pleasant memories of their 1-0 victory in their previous meeting in May. However, this success came at home, and they struggled in Madrid, where they last won in La Liga head-to-head encounters in March 2008. This is their worst away streak in the league against any team, and their chances of ending it seem minimal even before key midfielder Selim Amallah suffered an injury in the match against “Granada” (1-0) last weekend, which will keep the “Oranges” without him for about a month. Apart from him, Vasquez, Diakhaby, Maxi Gomez, and Almada, who has a muscle injury, won’t be available to play. More success soccer prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
