Overview
Real Madrid just went through the summer of 2024 with a lot of changes, both negative and positive. Kylian Mbappe joined Bernabeu after a long wait, but Toni Kroos announced his retirement and left behind great regret.
After the opening two matches of La Liga 2024-2025, Los Blancos' midfield has had many problems without a player like Kroos to control the rhythm. They were only able to defeat Valladolid in round 2 thanks to the brilliance of individuals. In addition, Jude Bellingham's injury has also caused Real Madrid many difficulties in operation.
Luckily for the "White Vultures" their schedule from now until the end of September is relatively favorable. This will be the right time for coach Carlo Ancelotti to find new tactical options and strengthen cohesion.
After struggling to stay in the top flight last season, Las Palmas have yet to improve their form in the new campaign, and were even defeated by newly promoted Leganes in the last round.
To avoid relegation, Las Palmas will have to try very hard in the coming time. However, facing Real Madrid, who are superior in every aspect, Las Palmas will likely have to accept another defeat.
Head to head record
Las Palmas and Real Madrid have met a total of 12 times. Real Madrid have won 9 matches, lost only 1 and drawn 2.
In the last 6 meetings since September 2016, Real Madrid has always scored at least 2 goals against Las Palmas. However, away from home, Real Madrid has also conceded 3 goals in the last 3 matches against Las Palmas.
Human resources situation
Mbappe has yet to score in his first two La Liga games, while Endrick took just a few minutes to open the scoring against Valladolid. However, Mbappe is likely to continue to start in the next match. Ferland Mendy will also return from suspension.
Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga are likely to be out until the end of September. Meanwhile, David Alaba remains out long-term.
On the other side of the front line, two new players Oliver McBurnie and Scott McKenna of Las Palmas could start. Adnan Januzaj and Pejino have not recovered from injuries. Fabio Gonzalez is also not sure to be in the best shape to start.
Expected lineup:
Las Palmas : Cillessen, Sinkgraven, Marmol, McKenna, Rozada, Kirian, Loiodice, Javier Munoz, Sandro, McBurnie, Marvin.
Real Madrid : Courtois, Mendy, Militao, Rudiger, Vazquez, Modric, Tchouameni, Valverde, Vinicius, Mbappe, Brahim.
The match between Las Palmas and Real Madrid takes place at 2:30 a.m. on August 30 (Vietnam time).
