La Liga leaders Real Madrid are back in action when they host 18th place Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday.
In the biggest game of the Xabi Alonso era to date, Real Madrid dominated Barcelona and defeated them 2–1 in El Clásico last time out. The victory ended a four-game losing streak against their bitter rivals and saw them take a five point lead in the standings.
Excluding a tough defeat against city rivals Atlético Madrid, Los Blancos have a perfect record so far in 2025–26. The Alonso era has gotten off to a brilliant start and they’ll hope to continue their strong form in the only home match they’ll play in the entirety of November.
On paper, Los Blancos should win comfortably. Valencia are winless in their last five La Liga games and their poor form has seen them drop to the relegation zone. Valencia did defeat Real Madrid in their last meeting, but Alonso’s side looks significantly better than last season’s team.
Here is guide to Real Madrid vs. Valencia.






