When Real Madrid travels to play Cadiz, they’ll be hoping to extend their winning streak to eleven games across all competitions.
Cadiz will try to snap their losing skid when they play Real Madrid at home under Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership. When the two teams play on Sunday, the home team will do everything in its power to derail the white team’s impressive run.
Currently ranked 16th in the league, the home team appears ready for a drawn-out relegation struggle. With only two victories in their previous 12 games, Cadiz has only managed ten points thus far. They have lost six times, with four of those losses occurring in their last five games.
Prior to the international break, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Getafe in their final league game. They lost because they were unable to generate enough opportunities. They will try to break their losing skid when they play Madrid at home. They have lost their last five league games.
Los Blancos, meanwhile, have made a fantastic start to the new campaign. With 32 points from their 13 games played, they are presently second in the standings and have only lost once thus far. With their 11th victory of the year, they will want to keep up the pressure on Girona, who are now leading the league by just two points.
Prior to the international break, Real Madrid defeated Valencia 5-1 in their final match. With two braces apiece, Vinicius and Rodrygo demonstrated the white team’s dominance. It won’t be simple for the visitors to replicate that performance because they will be missing a number of first-team players. The Hard Tackle examines both teams more closely in an attempt to forecast potential strategies.
Team Updates & Strategies Cadiz
The home team will be missing Fali, Brian Ocampo, and Rominigue Kouame. Fede San Emeterio and Luis Hernandez might not be available in the interim. Ivan Alejo and Ruben Sobrino’s return from suspension does provide Cadiz with a boost.
The host team will choose a 4-4-2 system, with Jeremias Ledesma taking the starting position in goal. The full-backs are going to be Lucas Pires and Isaac Carcelen. Their goal will be to contain the Real Madrid wingers.
Javi Hernandez and Victor Chust will team up in the middle of the defense. Against a defense that features several stars, the defense will try to maintain a clean sheet. Starting wide on the flanks in the middle of the park will be Ivan Alejo and Ruben Sobrino. They’ll try to widen their assaults and support their full-backs when necessary.
In the middle of the park, Ruben Alcaraz and Gonzalo Escalante will partner up. Both players will try to control the ball and set the game’s pace. Roger Marti will back Darwin Machis when he attacks. Against the league’s top defense, the two will try to score.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Ledesma; Carcelen, Chust, J Hernandez, Pires; Sobrino, Escalante, Alcaraz, Alejo; Machis, Roger
Real Madrid
During the international break, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Junior both sustained significant injuries, dealing a double blow to Real Madrid. The two have joined Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Thibaut Courtois, and Eder Militao on the sidelines as they will be out for some time.
Rodrygo also suffered a knock in the interim, but he should recover in time for this match. It’s highly likely that Carlo Ancelotti will remain with the 4-4-2 configuration, with the diamond in the middle of the field. Although Kepa Arrizabalaga has resumed training, Andriy Lunin is predicted to start in goal for this match and he may not be risked.
The full-backs will be Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal. David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger will form the core of the defense. The back four will aim to continue playing in the same manner as Real Madrid, who have the strongest defense in the league.
He will be the defensive midfielder, Toni Kroos. In the middle of the park, Federico Valverde and Luka Modric will be rooting for him. As the attacking midfielder, Jude Bellingham will be back in the starting lineup. Brahim Diaz might start in this matchup while Vinicius is sidelined due to injury. It’s likely that Diaz will assume command on the right side and Rodrygo will go to the left.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Modric; Bellingham; Diaz, Rodrygo
Key Stats
Real Madrid have won four out of the last five away matches against Cadiz.The home team have avoided defeat in four out of the last nine encounters between the two teams.Real Madrid have the best defence in the league having conceded just 9 goals so far.Carlo Ancelotti’s team came out on top in both home and away matches last season (2-1 at home and 2-0 away).Cadiz do not have that great a record in front of goal having scored just 10 goals so far. They are the lowest-scoring team in the division.
Player to Watch
Brahim Diaz
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Since returning to Real Madrid in the summer, Diaz has featured in 11 matches, but he has been on the pitch for just 264 minutes. Despite getting limited game time, he has managed to impress people at the club and has even contributed with two goals.
The 24-year-old is all set to have an extended run in the team with Vinicius out injured. He is expected to start against Cadiz and if he does get his opportunity, the Spanish international will be eager to leave his mark. As a result, he is the man to watch out for.
Prediction
Cadiz 0-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have been unbeaten in their last five league matches, and they will look to continue in a similar fashion when they square up against Cadiz. They might
have quite a few star players out injured, but they still have enough depth to go past the home team.
Meanwhile, Cadiz have not won any of their last five league games. They have suffered four defeats and have played out a draw. Nothing has gone right for them but, they are expected to put up a fight against Los Blancos. However, it might not be enough. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-0 win for the visitors.