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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 21
Real Madrid v UD Almeria
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Madrid, Spain
Sunday, 21 January 2024
Kick-off is at 17h15
Real Madrid will be eager to maintain their winning run in
La Liga when they face UD Almeria at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on 21 January.
Current Form
Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Mallorca at home on 3 January and they are now undefeated in their last 13 matches in the league.
The Whites are also unbeaten in their last 14 league home matches having recorded two draws and 12 wins at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Meanwhile, Almeria are now winless in their last 23 matches in La Liga, but they managed to hold Girona FC to a 0-0 draw at home on 14 January.
Rojiblancos are also winless in their last 14 away matches in the league having registered two draws and 12 defeats on the road.
Team News
Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba, and Éder Militão are all on Madrid's injury list and the club has no suspension worries.
Almeria, on the other hand, could be without the injured duo of Ibrahima Koné and Arnau Puigmal while Luis Suárez is suspended.
Quotes
"We wanted to win the final. We deserved to win it. We got off to a good start and took advantage of the high line at the beginning," Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said after his side's win over FC Barcelona on 14 January.
"Vinicius was in extraordinary form and from there, another game started. Barcelona controlled the ball and tried to look for opportunities. It was hard for us to get it back. Right up until 4-1, the game was open and we tried to control it.
"In the second half, the team was very good at the back and we put in a very complete performance."
Head-to-Head
Madrid beat Almeria 3-1 in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at the Power Horse Stadium on 19 August 2023.
Therefore, the Whites are enjoying a 13-match unbeaten run in the league against the Rojiblancos having recorded two draws and 11 wins.
La Liga matchday 21 fixtures
Friday, 19 January
22:00 - Deportivo Alaves v Cadiz CF
Saturday, 20 January
15:00 - Rayo Vallecano v Las Palmas
17:15 - Villarreal CF v Real Mallorca
19:30 - Valencia CF v Athletic Bilbao
22:00 - Celta Vigo v Real Sociedad
Sunday, 21 January
15:00 - CA Osasuna v Getafe CF
17:15 - Real Madrid v UD Almeria
19:30 - Real Betis v FC Barcelona
22:00 - Girona v Sevilla FC
Monday, 22 January
22:00 - Granada CF v Atletico Madrid
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