Later tonight, Real Madrid will welcome Valencia to the Bernabeu, in one of the biggest matches in the Santander La Liga calendar.
With the race for the Spanish title balanced on a knife edge, this evening’s game is of paramount importance.
The titanic collision between a couple of sport’s biggest teams, pits two of the best strikers on the planet against each other. That’s right, in just a matter of hours, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani will go toe-to-toe in a battle that fans can’t afford to miss.
While the reigning Ballon d’Or King is always dangerous, he’ll be even deadlier tonight. The Frenchman is right on the cusp of becoming the fourth all-time La Liga scorer. Having racked up a whopping 228 goals in his 14 years with ‘La Casa Blanca’ he only needs one more to overtake Spanish legend, Raul Gonzalez.
But he’s not the only man with a point to prove. Edinson Cavani has rolled back the years this season, scoring 5 goals in 11 La Liga appearances. At 35, some would argue that his best days are behind him. But if his form is anything to go by, he’s still got plenty left in the tank. And with his first touch, intelligent movement off the ball, and clinical finishing all still very much at his disposal, Thibaut Courtois, will have to keep his eye on the ball.
Real Madrid vs Valencia: Ones to watch
While the fans will focus on the legends, the purists will have a close eye on a midfield match-up between two of the brightest prospects in football..
Real Madrid up-and-comer Eduardo Camavinga is quickly proving himself as a real star of the future. The European Golden Boy nominee has dazzled fans with his supreme passing ability and extraordinary footballing IQ. However, Yunus Musah will look to steal his sparkle.
The New York native became the youngest player to appear for Valencia in La Liga since the 40s. And after netting his first goal at just 17, he’s grown into one of the side’s key players, representing the side an impressive 90 times.
Ultimately, this game has all the ingredients to make for an absolute barnstormer, so we’ve compiled all the details you need below to ensure you don’t miss any of the action.
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Real Madrid vs Valencia: UK start time
The 2023 La Liga season is as exciting as ever, with a red-hot title race. While Barcelona currently sit atop the table, their fiercest rivals are only five points behind, making a victory for Real Madrid absolutely vital.
But with a 12th-placed Valencia side hovering just a point above the relegation zone, a loss could endanger them of being relegated to La Liga 2.
Therefore, football enthusiasts have no choice but to get themselves in front of the TV for an 8 PM kick-off.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Valencia?
In news that will undoubtedly excite fans, tonight’s action is available on terrestrial TV via ITV 4. Furthermore, there are more ways to watch LaLiga than ever this season, with unrivalled access through ViaPlay, ITV, LaLigaTV and LaLigaSportsTV
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