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real MadridThe first game of 2025 is rescheduled. the league match against Valencia on Friday at the Mestalla Stadium.

The game was originally scheduled for November 2024, but was rescheduled due to devastating flooding in the Valencia region of Spain. In the midst of Real Madrid’s hectic match schedule, both teams finally managed to agree on a suitable date to play the match.

Heading into the match against Valencia, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is just one point behind La Liga leader Atlético de Madrid. A victory would take Los Blancos to the top of the table heading into the weekend.

Meanwhile, Valencia hosts Los Blancos with new coach Carlos Corberán on the bench. The Ches have had problems this season and are in serious relegation trouble. They occupy 19th place with 12 points and need to find results soon.

Position	Club	Needles
1.	Atlético de Madrid	41
2.	real Madrid	40
3.	Barcelona	38
4.	Athletic Club	36

The last time, Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-2 in La Liga, with Kylian MbappéFederico Valverde, Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz scored. That result came after Los Blancos’ victory in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Valencia drew 2-2 with Alavés in their most recent match. The Ches looked set to end 2024 with a loss until Dani Gómez rescued a point in second-half overtime.

The last meeting between Real Madrid and Valencia was in March 2024, when both teams tied 2-2. Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk put Valencia ahead before Vinicius Jr scored a double. Notably, Judas Bellingham He was sent off in the final minutes of that game.

Here’s a look at the last five meetings between Real Madrid and Valencia in La Liga.

Date	Result
March 2, 2024	Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid
November 11, 2023	Real Madrid 5-1 Valencia
May 21, 2023	Valencia 1-0 Real Madrid
February 2, 2023	Real Madrid 2-0 Valencia
January 8, 2022	Real Madrid 4-1 Valencia

Vinicius Jr returns to the Real Madrid squad after missing the white team’s last game against Sevilla due to suspension. However, Carlo Ancelotti will continue without long-term absentees David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.

Possible starting eleven for Real Madrid against Valencia: Courtois Vázquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.