On Sunday, January 21, Real Madrid receives Almeria at the Santiago Bernabéu for the twenty-first day of LaLiga from Spain. The match will start 12.15hs (ARG/CHI/URU) and 10.15 (COL/ECU/OPER).
Because it is important
Real Madrid still savors the honeys of success in Spain Supercup, a final that he won against his classic rival Barcelona in Saudi Arabia. However, he cannot relax because, although he has a less contested match, he still is one point behind the surprising leader Girona in LaLiga.
But still, cannot transfer units when he receives the bottom Almeria (six points in 20 games) at the Bernabéu.
Players to watch
Beyond long-term injuries (Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and David Alaba), Carlo Ancelotti recovered Lucas Vázquezwho recovered from a muscle injury.
Given the load of relevant matches in recent days, It is not ruled out that Merengue will make rotations for this matchamong which may include that of the British Jude Bellingham.
Brahim could see more action on Sunday, as well as Kepa who would stand between the three sticks. If I could be, Vinicius Jr. is emerging as the man of the moment in the White House.
In Almeriatwo men will have to be followed closely: Lucas Robertone and Sergio Arribas, former Real Madrid. Both in the midfield of the red and white team.
This is how they arrive
In LaLiga, Real Madrid arrives after beating Barcelona 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup. Almería, for its part, arrives at the match after a goalless draw against Girona.
The last precedent
They met for the last time on August 19, 2023, with Real Madrid winning 3-1.
Jude Bellingham, twice, and Vinicius Junior, scored Merengue’s goals.
Sergio Arribas had scored the first goal of the game.