Leganes vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Lineups & Team News

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Competition: LaLiga
Fixture: Leganes vs Real Madrid
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM GMT
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Butarque

Preview: Leganes vs Real Madrid

The LaLiga fixture between Leganes and Real Madrid on November 24, 2024, is set to close an action-packed Sunday. This exciting encounter sees 14th-placed Leganes hosting second-placed Real Madrid. Both teams will aim for a much-needed win to solidify their campaigns.

Leganes come into the match on the back of inconsistent form, having won three and lost two of their last five games. Despite their instability, they’ve been entertaining to watch, with 10 goals scored and eight conceded in these fixtures. A narrow 4-3 loss to Girona was followed by a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over 10-man Sevilla, showing their ability to bounce back.

Real Madrid, despite sitting near the top of the table, have also shown inconsistencies. While comfortable wins against Celta Vigo and Osasuna bolstered their campaign, humbling defeats to Barcelona (4-0) and AC Milan (3-1) have raised concerns. However, their dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League showcased their resilience. Carlo Ancelotti will hope for a dominant display to continue the chase for LaLiga glory.

Team News

Leganes FC Team News

Leganes manager Borja Jimenez faces challenges with an injury-hit squad.

Key Absentees: Enric Franquesa and Renato Tapia sustained injuries in their last game. Dani Raba and Diego Garcia remain sidelined.
Returning Player: Yvan Neyou is expected to feature after serving his suspension.
The manager will need to shuffle his lineup carefully to counter Real Madrid’s firepower.

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti also has an injury crisis to address.

Long-term Absentees: Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba, and Daniel Carvajal remain unavailable.
Recent Injuries: Eder Militao and Rodrygo suffered serious injuries, while Lucas Vazquez’s status remains uncertain.
With these key players missing, Real Madrid will likely field a rotated squad, relying on depth and adaptability to secure victory.

Predicted Lineups

Leganes (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Marko Dimitrovic
Defenders: Adria Altimira, Sergio Gonzalez (C), Matija Nastasic, Javier Hernandez
Midfielders: Julian Chicco, Seydouba Cisse, Darko Brasanac
Forwards: Juan Cruz, Munir El Haddadi, Miguel de la Fuente

Real Madrid (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
Defenders: Raul Asencio, Jesus Vallejo, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric (C)
Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe

Head-to-Head Record

Although Real Madrid hold the upper hand historically, Leganes have managed to challenge the Spanish giants on occasion.

Date	Match	Competition
20/07/2020	Leganes 2-2 Real Madrid	LaLiga
31/10/2019	Real Madrid 5-0 Leganes	LaLiga
16/04/2019	Leganes 1-1 Real Madrid	LaLiga
17/01/2019	Leganes 1-0 Real Madrid	Copa del Rey
10/01/2019	Real Madrid 3-0 Leganes	Copa del Rey

Key Players to Watch

Juan Cruz (Leganes)

The talented winger is Leganes’ top performer this season, contributing four goals and one assist. Juan Cruz’s pace and creativity will be crucial against a weakened Real Madrid defense. His recent form—two goals and an assist in the last four games—makes him a player to watch.

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

Vinicius has been in scintillating form, scoring a hat-trick in Madrid’s dominant 4-0 win over Osasuna. The dynamic forward, motivated after missing out on the Ballon d’Or, will look to add to his goal tally and inspire his team to victory.