La Liga: Real Madrid vs Granada Live
Preview
Real Madrid will be looking to secure their fifth consecutive win in all competitions when they host a struggling Granada team at the Bernabeu in Spain’s top division on Saturday evening. Los Blancos are currently leading the La Liga table, tied on points with second-placed Girona, while Granada are in 19th place, having only accumulated nine points from their first 14 games of the 2023-24 season.
Real Madrid clinched the top spot in their Champions League group on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over Napoli at Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s team advanced to the knockout stage as leaders of Group C. Real Madrid also won their last two league matches, defeating Valencia 5-1 and Cadiz 3-0, allowing them to reclaim the top position in the standings from Girona.
Despite being tied on points with Girona, Real Madrid holds the top spot due to their head-to-head record, having previously beaten Girona 3-0 this season. They are also four points ahead of both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Real Madrid has been one of the top goal-scoring teams in the league, netting 31 goals, and they boast the best defensive record, conceding only nine times, despite facing injury challenges throughout the season.
Granada’s season has been disappointing so far, as they currently sit in 19th place in the standings. They have only managed to secure one victory, along with four draws and nine losses, resulting in a total of seven points. Despite earning promotion to La Liga for the 2023-24 season after winning the Segunda Division title, they are now at risk of relegation.
The team has a new manager, Alexander Medina, who took over from Paco Lopez after the team’s 3-1 loss to Alaves. Granada’s only league win this season was against Mallorca in August, and they have suffered four defeats in their last five matches, including their last three away games. This poor form is likely to cause concern for their supporters ahead of their upcoming matches.
Head-to-head
Real Madrid has not been defeated in their last three matches against Granada, winning all three, including their most recent meeting where they secured a 1-0 victory.
Prediction
Real Madrid is currently dealing with several injuries, while Granada is expected to be in better physical condition for the upcoming match. Real Madrid has not been defeated by Granada in La Liga since February 2013, winning the last 14 matches between the two teams. As a result, it is challenging to foresee anything other than a straightforward victory for the league leaders this weekend.
