Real Madrid is preparing to face Las Palmas on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Gran Canaria Stadium with the aim of winning back-to-back in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad needs this game heavily as they have had a mixed start to their 2024-25 season and are looking for momentum. At 20:30 BST (01:00 hrs IST, Friday August 30) the match would kick off.
Real Madrid’s Season So Far
The new La Liga season began with high hopes for Real Madrid but they’ve had a rough ride so far. Heavily relying on the possession during their opening match against Mallorca which ended in a 1-1 draw; it was noted that they missed several scoring opportunities. The team wowed everyone during its second match through a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid showing great attacking potential especially within the second half period.
Against Las Palmas Carlo Ancelotti hopes to see his men continue going up despite injuries sidelining players like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba. Altogether these absentes combine into what many consider to be key players but despite this Ancelottis team still has enough quality and depth at stake. Consequently there is enough firepower that will help them overcome challenges.
Las Palmas: A Tough Start to La Liga
Las Palmas, under the management of Luis Carrion, has had a challenging introduction to top-flight football. The team, which narrowly missed out on promotion with Real Oviedo last season, has struggled to find its footing in La Liga. With just one point from their opening two matches—a 2-2 draw at home and a 2-1 defeat away to Leganes—Las Palmas is in desperate need of a morale-boosting win.
Carrion will be keen to see his side put up a strong fight against Real Madrid, especially in front of their home fans at the Gran Canaria Stadium. However, they will be without key players Adnan Januzaj and Pejino, both sidelined with muscle injuries. The team’s defensive setup and counter-attacking strategy will be crucial if they hope to snatch points from the reigning European giants.
Predicted Lineups: Las Palmas vs Real Madrid
Here are the predicted lineups for the upcoming clash:
Las Palmas (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Jasper Cillessen
Defenders: Suarez, McKenna, Marmol, A. Munoz
Midfielders: J. Munoz, Rodriguez
Forwards: Park, Moleiro, Sandro, McBurnie
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia
Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouameni, Arda Güler
Forwards: Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid's starting XI is expected to feature a mix of experience and youthful exuberance, with the likes of Tchouameni and Güler stepping up in the absence of the usual midfield generals. Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo will once again be crucial in leading the attack, with Mbappe likely to play a pivotal role up front.
Injury Woes for Real Madrid: The absence of Bellingham, Camavinga, and Alaba is a significant blow for Los Blancos. Ancelotti will need to rely on his squad's depth and the adaptability of his players to maintain their competitive edge.
Las Palmas’ Struggles: Las Palmas has yet to secure a win this season. Facing a team of Real Madrid’s caliber is a daunting task, but it also presents an opportunity for the home side to make a statement.
Broadcasting
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