Real Madrid's Champions League dreams are dashed, their hopes of retaining the league title will likely end by next week -- if not sooner -- and Jose Mourinho looks to have one foot out the door towards a potential Chelsea return. Even with all that going on, there's still soccer to be played as La Liga enters the homestretch of the season.
Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid: Preview and TV Schedule
Madrid could force Barcelona to wait another week to claim the title with a win over Valladolid but after last week’s Champions League failure, it’s hard to guess where their focus will be.
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Madrid welcomes Real Valladolid to the Santiago Bernabéu looking to at least prevent Barcelona from clinching the title for one more week. A win by Los Merengues would be enough to cause another delay but at this point it's all but a lost cause. Madrid do have a Copa del Rey final took look forward to in a couple weeks so this may be a good game to rest some starters who've played a lot of soccer this season and start trying to re-focus for their last shot at silverware this season.
Valladolid are healthy and will be looking for their first away win against Madrid since a 1-0 win back in May of 2000.
Real Madrid injuries and suspensions
Out: Sergio Ramos (hamstring), Alvaro Arbeloa (back), Marcelo (muscle tear), Raul Albiol (suspension). In doubt: Cristiano Ronaldo (hamstring).
Real Valladolid injuries and suspensions
Out: None
Ramos, Arbeola, Marcelo and Albiol are out this week with various ailments while Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful with a hamstring issue. Ronaldo likely won’t be risked with the Copa del Rey final coming. Valladolid have no injuries reported this week.
Match Date/Time: 8 p.m. local, 2 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
TV: beIN Sport USA beIN Sport en Español (U.S.), Sky Sports 1 (U.K.), GOL T, Canal+ Liga (Spain)
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