Real Madrid vs Valencia: Preview, Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Lineups & Prediction

Web Desk: Real Madrid can draw level on points with leaders Barcelona when they host an in-form Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, April 5.

Recent Form & Match Context

Carlo Ancelotti’s side is coming off two high-scoring thrillers— a 3-2 La Liga win over Leganes and a dramatic 4-4 (AET) Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Real Sociedad, which sent them to the final against Barcelona.

Valencia, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last four league games and have climbed out of the relegation zone under Carlos Corberan, now sitting 15th with a four-point safety cushion.

Kick-off Time & Venue

Date: Saturday, 5 April 2025
Kick-off: 15:15 BST | 10:15 ET
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez
VAR: Jorge Figueroa Vazquez

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

Real Madrid: 3 Wins
Valencia: 1 Win
Draws: 1
Last Match: Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid (Jan 3, 2025)

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Valencia

UK: Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV
US: ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
Canada: TSN+

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid

Out: Courtois, Carvajal, Mendy, Ceballos, Militao
Rotation Expected: Mbappe, Garcia to return; Bellingham may be rested
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Lunin; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Modric, Tchouameni; Guler, Brahim, Rodrygo; Mbappe

Valencia

Suspended: Foulquier, Gaya, Rioja
Out Injured: Rivero, Correia
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Vazquez, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gasiorowski; Guerra, Barrenechea; Perez, Almeida, Lopez; Sadiq