Reverse fixture between these two sides saw Real Madrid edge out Valencia with a 2-1 victory, courtesy of goals from Modric and Bellingham.
Real Madrid will be looking to secure a fourth consecutive La Liga victory when they host Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti’s men currently sit second in the standings, trailing league leaders Barcelona by three points. Meanwhile, Valencia find themselves in 15th place, just four points clear of the relegation zone, though they head into this clash unbeaten in their last four outings.
The reverse fixture between these two sides saw Real Madrid edge out Valencia with a 2-1 victory, courtesy of goals from Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham. The match was also marked by controversy as Vinicius Jr. was shown a red card in the closing stages after striking Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.
🌧️⚽🌱🛠️ pic.twitter.com/lZh1pOn2Nj
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 3, 2025
Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Valencia stands at:
Previous meetings: 212
Real Madrid wins: 111
Valencia wins: 58
Draws: 43
| Home Team | Away Team | Date | Scoreline | Competition |
| Valencia | Real Madrid | January 3, 2025 | Real Madrid win: 1-2 | La Liga |
| Valencia | Real Madrid | March 2, 2024 | Draw: 2-2 | La Liga |
| Real Madrid | Valencia | November 11, 2023 | Real Madrid win: 5-1 | La Liga |
| Valencia | Real Madrid | May 21, 2023 | Valencia win: 1-0 | La Liga |
| Real Madrid | Valencia | February 2, 2023 | Real Madrid win: 2-0 | La Liga |
Real Madrid have a long injury list. They’re going into this match without Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, and Jesus Vallejo. Whereas, Thibaut Courtois will also remain sidelined due to muscular overload. Meanwhile, backup goalkeeper Lunin also sustained a soleus injury during the match against Real Sociedad. As a result, Real’s third-choice goalkeeper Fran González could start in this match.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to bring back Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger into the starting lineup.
Valencia will be without Cristian Rivero and Thierry Correia due to injury, while suspensions have ruled out three key players namely Dimitri Foulquier, Jose Gaya, and Luis Rioja. Hence, head coach Carlos Corberan will be forced to make at least three changes to the lineup that secured a narrow 1-0 win over Mallorca in their previous outing.
Promising youngster Yarek Gasiorowski is expected to slot in at left-back, while Jesus Vazquez and Fran Perez are also likely candidates to come into the starting XI.
💬 @Diegolopez_n9: "We're going for the win at the Santiago Bernabéu" 🔜 #RealMadridValencia pic.twitter.com/mXQNdOItUA
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) April 3, 2025
Odds via BetMGM.
| Teams | Moneyline | Total Goals |
| Real Madrid | Win: -417 Draw: +480 | Over 2.5: -225 Under 2.5: +155 |
| Valencia | Win: +900 Draw: +480 | Over 3.5: +125 Under 3.5: -182 |
soccer I am a soccer writer at The PlayOffs, covering everything from match analysis to transfer buzz and tactical deep dives. Ever since I was a kid, soccer has been more than just a sport to me—it’s been an obsession. Playing and watching the game from a young age fueled my passion, eventually leading me into the world of sports media and betting. Now, I get to analyze the sport I love and bring the latest updates to fans worldwide.
Read moreThe best part of my job is staying as close as possible to the beautiful game. From the intensity of matchdays to the drama of the transfer market, every moment keeps me hooked.
To all the readers out there — soccer is unpredictable, chaotic, and often heartbreaking just like our lives. But that’s what makes it beautiful. So, buckle up and enjoy the ride.
We use cookies for ads and to improve your experience. By continuing on the site, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Read more about it