100% FOCUS: Real Madrid stars beam as they prepare for the postponed LaLiga round 12 match against Valencia at Mestalla
The Whites go in search of three points on LaLiga matchday 12, which was postponed due to the DANA (9:00pm CET).

Valencia-Real Madrid: gunning for top spot at Mestalla
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A new year and new objectives ahead. Real Madrid kick off 2025 by taking on Valencia away tonight (9:00pm CET) on LaLiga matchday 12, which was scheduled to be played on 2 November but was postponed due to the DANA that hit the Valencian region. Winning is vital for Ancelotti’s side because it would take them to the top of the table at the start of a month in which they play four different competitions: LaLiga, Copa, Spanish Super Cup and Champions League.

Our team closed 2024 in the best possible way by beating Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu. Tonight they will be looking to do the same at Mestalla, and in doing so, secure their 13th league win. For that, they will need to show the same efficiency in front of goal as they have in the last five games, in which they have averaged 3.2 goals per game.

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“We want to start the year well and this game is a challenge,’ explained Ancelotti in the press conference ahead of the game against Valencia. The Italian has available his top four scorers this season – Mbappé, Vini Jr, Bellingham and Rodrygo– who are all ready for the visit to Mestalla. The Frenchman is on great form, having scored in his last four games: Girona, Atalanta, Pachuca and Sevilla.

Valencia
Our rival receives Real Madrid with the novelty of Carlos Corberán on the bench, who replaces Baraja. Valencia go into the postponed matchday in 19th position in LaLiga with a record of 2 wins, 6 draws and 9 defeats. Hugo Duro is their top scorer with 4 goals.