Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Real Madrid
4-2-3-1
Granada
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(120) 86 Goals 22 (35)
(94) 57 Assists 6 (19)
(7) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 28.2
182.8 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(1.2) 1.6 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(57%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 45% (47%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.6) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Ricardo Carvalho Out 6.84
Pepe Out 7.03
Ángel Di María Doubtful 7.29
Sergio Ramos Doubtful 7.2
Player Reason Status Rating
Franco Jara Out 6.71

Team News

Real Madrid
  • Real Madrid managed an incredible comeback in the cup, coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2. However, the two goals conceded may eliminate the ‘merengues’ if Málaga can get a favourable result at home.
  • Centre-back Pepe picked up a red card against Sevilla and will serve his one-game suspension in this match.
  • Ramos, who missed the cup match with a muscle injury, has a good chance of returning for this game.
  • Midfielder Di Maria, on the other hand, is less likely to return against Granada as he still recovering from his muscle injury.
  • Defender Carvalho, who has recovered from his back and knee problems, is still weeks away from match fitness according to Mourinho.
  • Lass had an impressive second half performance at right back against Málaga and will probably start in place of Arbeloa, who had a rather poor match.
Granada
  • Granada had a great defensive record in 2011, conceding only 16 goals in La Liga. However, the Andalucian’s also struggled in front of goal, scoring only 10 times.
  • Playmaker Franco Jara will miss this match after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Levante.
  • Centre-back Diakhaté will probably play his last match for Granada, against Madrid, before going the African Cup of Nations with Senegal.
  • Granada took advantage of the extra days of rest during the winter break as they don’t have any absentees due to injuries for this match.

Prediction

  • Real Madrid will want to start 2012 with a win, putting pressure to Barcelona who will face the Catalan derby six points behind Madrid if Mou’s side gets the three points here.
  • Granada are a great defensive side and they are surely going to be tested here against the most offensive team in La Liga. This may be too much of a challenge for Fabri’s men.
  • Expect an interesting match as Granada have proved before they can contain good offensive sides. However, Real Madrid should have enough to beat this team.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Real Madrid win 2-0
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Latest Comments

 
  • Dave

    Roberto to bring out the heroics in goal again but to no avail. Comfortable win for Real

    1 year ago
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  • footballgod

    Real are just too strong. Should be another easy win.

    1 year ago
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  • PedroPremiera

    You can't really look much further than the league leaders for this one. Granada have a good defence, but they don't put many in the back of the net! Real Madrid on the other hand...

    1 year ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 R. Madrid 32 4 2 100 wwwwww
17 Granada 12 6 20 42 lwlwll

Top Players

Real Madrid
Granada
C. Ronaldo 8.35
X. Alonso 7.46
K. Benzema 7.45
Roberto 7.04
C. Martins 6.87
F. Rico 6.83
C. Ronaldo 46
G. Higuaín 22
K. Benzema 21
G. Siqueira 6
O. Ighalo 6
I. López 4
M. Özil 17
Á. D. María 15
C. Ronaldo 12
C. Martins 6
F. Jara 5
M. Rico 2

Match Forecast

Real Madrid will control the game in the opposition's half  
Real Madrid will score from a fast break situation  
Real Madrid will score as a result of an opposition error  
Real Madrid will score from a setpiece situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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