La Liga leaders Real Madrid return to action on Saturday as they welcome 18th-placed Valencia to the Santiago Bernabéu.
In what was arguably the biggest game of the Xabi Alonso era so far, Madrid produced a dominant display in El Clásico, defeating Barcelona 2–1 last time out. That victory snapped a four-match losing streak against their arch-rivals and extended Los Blancos’ advantage at the top of the table to five points.
Match Details
Location: Madrid, Spain
Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu
Date: Saturday, November 1
Kick-off Time: 8 p.m. GMT / 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
Referee: Mateo Busquets
Form Guide
Apart from a difficult loss to city rivals Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid have maintained a perfect start to the 2025–26 campaign. Alonso’s tenure has begun in impressive fashion, and his side will look to continue their fine run in their only home fixture of November.
On paper, Real Madrid are heavy favourites. Valencia have failed to win in their last five league matches, a poor stretch that has dragged them into the relegation zone. Although they did manage to beat Madrid in their previous meeting, Alonso’s revamped squad appears far stronger than last season’s version.
Predicted Line-ups
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Bellingham, Rodrygo; Mbappé.
Valencia (4-4-2): Agirrezabala; Correia, Tárrega, Copete, Gayá; Rioja, Guerra, Pepelu, López; Danjuma, Duro.
Score Prediction
Even with potential squad rotation from Alonso, Real Madrid are expected to secure a comfortable win against a Valencia side battling to avoid the drop. Motivated by last season’s home defeat, Madrid will be determined to underline the gulf in class between the two teams and strengthen their grip on top spot.
What channel is Real Madrid v. Valencia on?
The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports, which recently returned to the UK under the new name Viaplay Sports. Fans can watch the action on TV or stream it online via the Premier Sports Player.
Subscribers can also tune in on multiple devices, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets through the app.
Is Real Madrid vs Valencia on radio?
Unfortunately, there will be no national radio broadcast for this match. Check your local stations for any available regional coverage.
