After a slow start to the season, things have started getting better for Real Madrid – excluding the two embarrassing defeats in as many El Classicos – as Los Blancos finally depend only on themselves. Throughout the season, Carlo Ancelotti’s crew chased either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid, but now they have a chance to start “pulling the strings.”35 games without a LALIGA home defeat for @realmadriden in #RealMadridLasPalmas! Can the visitors turn the tide today? 👀 pic.twitter.com/HkqnSwBCrA— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) January 19, 2025 Namely, yesterday was a fantastic day for Madrid. Atletico lost to Leganes, and Barca drew against Getafe, so the eventual victory over Las Palmas (18.15) could move Los Blancos to the top spot in La Liga. And if that wasn’t a sufficient motive, the visitors from the Canary Islands owe a big one to Madrid, as they snatched a point in their previous clash last August (1-1).Real Madrid moving away from DaviesAncelotti won’t have the suspended Vinicius Jr and Luka Modric at his disposal, meaning that Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo will have to carry the offensive burden alone. Additionally, both Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni will miss the match due to injuries, while David Alaba will be on the bench for the first time in La Liga after over a year.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 20FridayEspanyol – Valladolid 2-1 (1-0)/Puado 31, Fernandez 74 – Sanchez 57/SaturdayGirona – Sevilla 1-2 (1-0)/Martinez 36 – Saul 59, Lukebakio 88/Leganes – Atl. Madrid 1-0 (0-0)/Nastasic 49/Betis – Alaves 1-3 (1-1)/Rodriguez 28 – Garcia 11 pen, 80, 84/Getafe – Barcelona 1-1 (1-1)/Arambarri 34 – Kounde 9/Sunday16.00: (2.85) Celta (3.10) Ath.Bilbao (2.65)18.15: (1.17) Real Madrid (8.00) Las Palmas (14.0)20.30: (2.25) Osasuna (3.20) Rayo Vallecano (3.70)23.00: (3.10) Valencia (3.05) Sociedad (2.50)Monday23.00: (1.75) Villareal (3.75) Mallorca (5.25)**odds are subject to change**
