Overview
Real Madrid just had a dramatic 2-1 victory over Valencia despite having to play with one less man in the last round of La Liga. Los Blancos' attack is performing well, scoring at least 3 goals in each match, except for the most recent match against Valencia.
After being deployed higher up the pitch, Jude Bellingham has regained his impressive form from last season. The England international has contributed 4 goals and 3 assists in Real Madrid's 6-match unbeaten run. Bellingham's consistent form is the key to helping the "White Vultures" continuously achieve good results.
Bellingham will continue to lead Real Madrid's attack when they travel to Deportiva Minera, a team from the Spanish fourth division. Since the fourth division will not resume in the new year, Minera will focus on the Copa del Rey. Before meeting Real Madrid, they defeated Tudelano 5-0 and Alaves on penalties.
However, Real Madrid is still on a different level compared to Minera. Therefore, even though they have to play away in the next match, coach Carlo Ancelotti's team has many opportunities to win. Even if Real Madrid only uses the second team, they will still be able to defeat Minera.
Human resources situation
Home team Deportiva Minera have no squad issues ahead of this match. Omar Perdomo will still be their main striker with 5 goals this season.
On the other side of the front line, Vinicius is suspended after receiving a red card against Valencia. Meanwhile, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba are still absent due to injury.
Ancelotti is expected to make a number of changes, with Andriy Lunin, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Endrick all likely to start. Los Blancos need to keep their key players fit ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Expected lineup:
Minera: Martinez, Mas, Monty, Vera, Heredero, Pujante, Petcoff, Britos, Pipo, Perdomo, Ferron.
Real Madrid: Lunin, Vazquez, Asencio, Vallejo, Garcia, Ceballos, Tchouameni, Brahim, Modric, Guler, Endrick.
The match between Minera and Real Madrid takes place at 1:00 a.m. on January 7 (Vietnam time).
