The 2023-24 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Granada take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side at the Estadio los Carmenes on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes in the league and will look to win this game.
Granada are in 19th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled this season. The home side suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Sevilla last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been exceptional this season and have won the La Liga title. Los Blancos defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 in their previous game thanks to a couple of late Joselu goals to turn the match and Champions League semifinal tie around.
Granada vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Granada and have won 18 out of the last 19 matches between the two teams. Granada have won only one game during this period and will need to make amends this weekend.
Granada form guide: L-W-D-W-L
Real Madrid form guide: W-W-D-W-W
Granada vs Real Madrid Team News
Granada
Raul Torrente and Antonio Puertas are injured and have been ruled out of this match. Miguel Rubio is serving a suspension and will not be available for selection.
Injured: Raul Torrente, Antonio Puertas
Doubtful: Sergio Ruiz
Suspended: Miguel Rubio
Real Madrid
David Alaba is recovering from a long-term injury and will not be included in the squad. Aurelien Tchouameni suffered an injury against Bayern Munich and will also be sidelined for this clash.
Injured: David Alaba, Aurelien Tchouameni
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Granada vs Real Madrid Predicted XI
Granada Predicted XI (4-4-2): Batalla; Mendez, Maouassa, Miquel, Neva; Pellistri, Hongla, Gumbau, Jozwiak; Boye, Uzuni
Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Nacho, Garcia; Ceballos, Camavinga, Modric; Brahim Diaz, Vinicius, Joselu
Granada vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have been exceptional under Carlo Ancelotti and will look to end their triumphant La Liga campaign on a strong note. Los Blancos have also reached the UEFA Champions League final and could make changes to their lineup this weekend.
Granada have struggled this season and will need a miracle to escape the relegation zone. Real Madrid are the better team and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Granada 1-4 Real Madrid