Real Madrid will look to continue their La Liga title defense with a victory against struggling Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon. After a challenging start to 2025, including a heavy Supercopa de Espana final defeat to Barcelona, Los Blancos aim to regain momentum in the league.
Match Details
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
- Date: Sunday, 19 January
- Kick-off Time: 15:15 GMT / 10:15 ET / 07:15 PT
- Referee: Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez
- VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vazquez
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Real Madrid: 4 wins
- Las Palmas: 0 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: Las Palmas 1-1 Real Madrid (29 August 2024)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo (AET)
- Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona
- Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca
- Deportivo Minera 0-5 Real Madrid
- Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid
Las Palmas
- Las Palmas 1-2 Getafe
- Elche 4-0 Las Palmas
- Las Palmas 1-0 Espanyol
- Real Sociedad 0-0 Las Palmas
- Las Palmas 2-1 Real Valladolid
Team News
Real Madrid
- Suspensions: Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric.
- Injuries: Fran Garcia, Eduardo Camavinga (hamstring), Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao (both out for the season).
- Managerial Plans: Carlo Ancelotti will rotate the squad following a taxing 120-minute Copa del Rey match midweek.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Thibaut Courtois
- Defense: Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy
- Midfield: Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni
- Attack: Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz
- ST: Kylian Mbappe
Las Palmas
- Suspensions: Dario Essugo.
- Injuries: Viti, Daley Sinkgraven, Jose Campana, Marvin Park (doubtful).
- Key Players: Oliver McBurnie and Scott McKenna may play crucial roles as the team looks to upset the odds.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Jasper Cillessen
- Defense: Herzog, Suarez, McKenna, Marmol
- Midfield: Loiodice, Kirian Rodriguez
- Attack: Adnan Januzaj, Munoz, Alberto Moleiro
- ST: Jonathan Silva
Score Prediction
Real Madrid’s quality and firepower, even without Vinicius Junior, should be enough to secure a comfortable victory. Las Palmas have shown glimpses of potential this season, but their defensive frailties will likely cost them against a Madrid side eager to keep pace with Atletico Madrid at the top of the table.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Las Palmas
