Real Madrid are back in action on Friday evening for the first time after the World Cup. The Royals will have to face a die-hard Real Valladolid, but what makes the job a bit easier for the Champions League winners is the espected return of the Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema.There’s been a lot of talk surrounding him this past month… 👀No doubt he will want to impress upon return! 🙌Keep an eye on @realmadriden frontman @Benzema later tonight with #LaLigaTV… ⚪️🟣 pic.twitter.com/BCOAF0Gqsj— LaLigaTV (@LaLigaTV) December 30, 2022 Despite the debate on his fitness with the French national team, the Frenchman is expected to start for the first time since October 19 after various muscle issues. It would be his first LaLiga minutes since November 2.(©TW/LaLiga lowdown) However, Carlo Ancelotti has other issues, with Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni only returning to practice two days ahead of the Valladolid tie.Daily AS don’t expect any of the three to feature. Brazilians Eder Militao, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes only returned to the squad on December 26, but they expect Ancelotti to start Vinicius.✈️ Off to Valladolid!📌 #RealValladolidRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/XXePHVsZ01— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 30, 2022 Marca agrees. Alongside Toni Kroos, according to them, there is also unanimity that Fede Valverde and Dani Ceballos will come into midfield.LA LIGA – ROUND 15Friday 19.00: (3.00) Getafe (2.70) Mallorca (2.85)21.15: (2.20) Cadiz (3.25) Almeria (3.80)21.15: (2.35) Celta (3.20) Sevilla (3.45)23.30: (7.00) Valladolid (4.50) Real Madrid (1.45)Saturday 16.00: (1.23) Barcelona (6.50) Espanyol (12.0)18.15: (1.95) Sociedad (3.45) Osasuna (4.40)18.15: (2.05) Villareal (3.50) Valencia (3.90)***odds are subject to change
