After the end of the World Cup in Qatar, Villarreal pleased their fans. The first match at the renovated Estadio de la Ceramica was a great success and was the perfect start to the new millennium for the team. The victory over Valencia pleased, followed by success in the Spanish Cup over Cartagena (5:1). In the first duel of La Liga in 2023, the “yellow submarine” became the author of a sensation. The Valencians defeated today’s opponent with a score of 2:1, which left the team with good chances of reaching the European Cup zone. After a draw in Vigo in the game against Celta (1:1), Quique Sentien’s wards recorded eight victories and four peaceful outcomes, which corresponds to 28 points and fifth position. Today Coquelin and Lo Celso, who has a leg injury, will not be able to enter the field.
Real Madrid beat Valladolid (2:0) after the end of the World Cup, followed by a scandal with Vinicius Junior, a defeat by today’s opponent and a fiasco in another El Clasico, which deprived the Whites of the Super Cup title. At the first stage of the King’s Cup, Galacticos defeated Cacerano with a modest score of 1:0. It is worth remembering that Madrid pleased in the autumn in the Champions League, where they took first place in the group, while for the time being they let go of the Catalan principal opponents in the Primeira. On account of Carlo Ancelotti’s wards there are 12 victories and two peaceful outcomes for 16 rounds, which correspond to 38 points, which is only three more than the nearest pursuer. It is also impossible not to mention the league’s best goal scoring record. Diaz, Courtois and Carvajal, who has a muscle injury, are in the infirmary.
