Real Madrid wants to step up pressure on a Valencia in crisis

This Saturday 7 November 2026 at 21:00, Real Madrid travel to the Mestalla Stadium to face Valencia CF in the 12th round of La Liga.

Backed by their offensive armada and former Parisian prodigy Kylian Mbappé, the Madrilenian side want to continue their positive run and increase their pressure on the top of the table.

Valencia, on the other hand, are in very poor form.

After their 1–0 victory at Elche thanks to a decisive strike by Sadiq Umar, Javier Aguirre's men sit in 19th place with 9 points.

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The club are counting on their Nigerian striker up front to create a surprise and keep the momentum.

The expected line‑up for Valencia CF is: Dimitrievski – A. Martinez, Tarrega, Pepelu, Gaya (captain) – Rodriguez, Mayol – Maffeo, Guerra, Rioja – Danjuma.

The expected line‑up for Real Madrid is: Courtois – Valverde (captain), Huijsen, Konaté, Cucurella – Tchouaméni, Bernardo Silva – Yan Diomandé, Bellingham, Arda Güler – Mbappé.

The match will be broadcast live and streamed on Disney+.