(AP Photo/Jose Breton) APReal Madrid hosts Valencia on Saturday aiming to bounce back from its first loss in three months and protect its now diminished lead of the Spanish league. Madrid had gone unbeaten in 15 games across all competitions, including 12 in the domestic league, until it stumbled at Getafe last round. Madrid will face a Valencia team that had gone nine games overall without losing until it was stunned by Espanyol’s two late goals to fall 2-1 at its Mestalla Stadium. The Madrid coach said that his two stars had both finished the Getafe game with unidentified physical issues. The club could have Vinícius Júnior back against Valencia after missing his speed when it was bogged down by Getafe.

Source: New York Times January 06, 2022 20:47 UTC