Real Madrid will welcome Leganes to the Santiago Bernabeu this Saturday at 20:00 GMT, aiming to return level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. A win would be crucial for Carlo Ancelotti’s men as they continue their battle for the top spot.
Although Leganes have earned victories over both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona this season, they’ve found it harder to replicate that success against Real Madrid.
In their first meeting this season, Los Blancos secured a commanding 3-0 win at Butarque. However, the Copa del Rey encounter was much closer, with Madrid edging a 3-2 victory in a match featuring several of Ancelotti’s rotated players.
This time, the Madrid boss has young defender Diego Aguado back in the squad, giving him the option to rest key players while still fielding a strong side.
Leganes will be looking to make a statement against Madrid, but with home advantage and a full squad, Los Blancos will be confident of extending their good form.
As the La Liga title race heats up, every point counts, and Madrid will need to be at their best to keep pace with Barcelona.
Predicted lineups
Real Madrid: Lunin; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, F Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
Leganes: Dmitrovic; Rosier, Gonzalez, Nastasic, J Hernandez; Cruz, Rodriguez, Tapia, Cisse, Brasanac; Raba
