Real Madrid are approaching their trip to Valencia for a late match on matchday 12 of La Liga with the aim of turning things around after a mixed end to 2024. In difficulty defensively, the Madrilenians have conceded 18 goals in their last 12 meetings, revealing the limits of a squad weakened by injuries like that of Éder Militão. This meeting against the penultimate in the championship appears crucial to regain confidence and close ranks in a Liga where the Merengue are struggling to regain their supremacy.
Faced with a Valencia team looking for points to leave the red zone, Carlo Ancelotti will once again have to show ingenuity. With a defensive sector still weakened, marked by the use of players outside their natural position, the Italian technician hopes that his choices will make it possible to contain an opposition known to be unpredictable, especially after a recent change of coach.
This match will not only be a confrontation between two teams with divergent ambitions, but a real test for Real Madrid's resilience and ability to adapt.
Where to watch the match
The meeting between Valencia and Real Madrid will take place this Friday at 9 p.m. and will be broadcast on the channel The Team.
Real Madrid facing its defensive limits
- Context : Late match of the 12th day of La Liga against Valencia, after a series of 4 matches without a victory in the league.
- Challenges : 18 goals conceded in the last 12 matches, decimated defense (Militão injury) and limited solutions (Tchouaméni and Camavinga used in defense).
- Key statistics : 7 goals conceded over the last 4 days of La Liga. Currently 5th best defense in La Liga (18 goals in 18 days).
- Future solutions : Return of Alaba planned for the end of January to stabilize the defense. Options on the transfer window mentioned, but unlikely this winter.
- Immediate objective : Relaunch the machine and consolidate a weakened defense.
