Match Preview for Actual Madrid v Leganes
That is the time of the season through which Actual Madrid historically undergo the gears and often find yourself with silverware.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted now was the second for focus when he spoke to the media previous to the sport with Leganes tomorrow.
On the finish of the primary worldwide break of 2025, the Italian mentioned: “The gamers have returned in good condition. The ultimate stretch of the season begins and we have now to do it properly. There’s elevated duty as a result of each recreation could be decisive.”
Madrid head into the sport in opposition to Leganes three factors adrift of leaders Barcelona after the Catalans won their game in hand, 3-0 against Osasuna in a rearranged conflict final evening.
Hansi Flick’s males have the benefit however Ancelotti is aware of there’s loads of time left to show the title race round.
“No, La Liga is just not achieved,” he mentioned. “Barcelona has a bonus, however we have now the Clásico [still to play, in May] and there are various video games left.
“We’ve to do as a lot as doable, beginning tomorrow. Hopefully we have now 17 video games left, as a result of meaning that we are going to struggle in all competitions till the top.”
📋✅ Our squad for the match!
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The video games come thick and quick for Madrid over the following few weeks. They play Actual Sociedad within the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday – they gained the primary leg 1-0 – earlier than internet hosting Valencia within the league subsequent Saturday within the third of three successive residence video games.
They then go to Arsenal for the primary leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 8.
With such a busy schedule, Ancelotti admitted he might take into account rotating his gamers over the approaching weeks. He added: “We’ve many video games and I’ve the likelihood, which has not occurred many instances, to rotate some gamers as a result of virtually all of them are fairly good. You may see the lineup tomorrow.”
Leganes will arrive on the Santiago Bernabeu occupying the ultimate place within the relegation zone and having gained simply one in all their final eight league video games.
They do have the power to shock, nevertheless, having gained 1-0 at Barcelona in December and overwhelmed Atletico Madrid by the identical rating in January.
Group Information for Actual Madrid v Leganes
The house facet shall be with out goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has a “minor drawback” based on Ancelotti, whereas Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos may return for the Arsenal recreation.
Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are each out for the remainder of the season.
Predicted line-ups for Actual Madrid v Leganes
Actual Madrid: Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Asencio, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe
Leganes: Dmitrovic; Rosier, Gonzalez, Nastasic, Hernandez; Cruz, Rodriguez, Tapia, Cisse, Brasanac; Raba
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— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 28, 2025
Methods to watch Actual Madrid v Leganes: TV and on-line stream
Actual Madrid v Leganes kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow evening. It may be watched on Premier Sports activities and La Liga TV within the UK.
It will also be streamed on the bet365 app and web site.
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