Team news
Sandro Ramirez and Claudio Bravo are still injured, but in a bid to boost team unity, the entire first team squad have made the trip. So all of Ter Stegen, Bravo, Masip, Douglas, Piqué Rakitic, Sergio, Alves, Arda, Iniesta, Suárez, Messi, Neymar Jr, Rafinha, Mascherano, Bartra, Munir, Jordi Alba, Munir, Sandro, Sergi Roberto, Adriano, Aleix Vidal, Vermaelen and Mathieu are in Granada, although that number will have to be cut to sixteen for the match.
The home side meanwhile, are missing Nigerian striker Isaac Success as well as defenders Diego Maínz and Salva Ruiz to injury.
Coaches’ viewpoint
Speaking on Friday, Luis Enrique was in a confident mood. “We are different to other teams” he said. “These players have won so many things and are used to all kinds of vicissitudes. We lap up this kind of pressure. These games are made-to-measure for Barça players.”
Regarding the attitude Granada will take to a game that means nothing special to them now that they are safe from any relegation worries, he added that “there are two theories and they’re both valid. Everyone was sure Atlético Madrid were going to beat Levante but look what happened. The same might happen with Granada. They might stronger with the pressure off or they might relax.”
Meanwhile, Granada’s José González told the media that “we’re going to struggle, run after the ball, it’s not a game we’re going to enjoy. But if they don’t create chances, then they might start getting nervous as time starts ticking by.
“All the fuss around the match is positive and beneficial to my players. You can’t isolate them from everything surrounding the two big clubs that are playing for the title, it’s impossible to control that.”Deportivo are 13th in the league and there is nothing left for them to play for. The 2-0 away win at Villarreal was their first after going winless for six matches. Moreover, this is a team marred with inconsistency, who had squandered their good work in the first half of the season.
Form Guide
Deportivo La Coruna had won just twice in their last 21 matches in Spanish La Liga 2015/16. Their form in the last five matches is W-L-D-L-D.
They are on a 3 match losing streak at home and failed to score in the last two conceding 13 goals; 8 of which came against Barcelona on 20th April 2016. Deportivo have won just once in their last 10 home games.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last 11 matches winning run in the league. Their last defeat came against city rivals Atletico Madrid on 27th February 2016.
Madrid are on a 6 match winning streak away from home and are unbeaten in their last 10.
Deportivo: Team News
Germán Lux, Fabricio and Juan Domínguez are out with injuries for Deportivo La Coruna. While Juanfran is a doubt and Laure is set to start if he fails fitness in time.
Celso Borges and Fernando Navarro are back after serving their suspension and are set for a start here.
Deportivo: Predicted Line-up (4-4-2)
Manu – Juanfran, Sidnei, Arribas, Navarro – Fajr, Borges, Mosquera, Cartabia – Alberto, Perez.
Real Madrid: Team News
Lucas Vázquez is the only confirmed absentee for the Los Blancos, who is out with a knee injury.
Gareth Bale hasn’t fully recovered from knee problem, but is expected to star here.
Real Madrid: Predicted Line-up (4-3-3)
Navas – Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo: Kroos, Casemiro, Modric – Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema.
Deportivo vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head
Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last 10 La Liga matches against Deportivo La Coruna, with 9 wins and 1 draw.
Madrid have scored 17 goals in their last 3 matches against Deportivo and conceded just 2; also clean-sheets in the last 2.
While playing at Riazor, Deportivo haven’t won against Real in their last four. The last match they hosted Real, they succumbed to a massive 8-2 defeat on September 2014.
The first leg clash between the two sides this season end in a 5-0 win for the Los Blancos.
Sandro Ramirez and Claudio Bravo are still injured, but in a bid to boost team unity, the entire first team squad have made the trip. So all of Ter Stegen, Bravo, Masip, Douglas, Piqué Rakitic, Sergio, Alves, Arda, Iniesta, Suárez, Messi, Neymar Jr, Rafinha, Mascherano, Bartra, Munir, Jordi Alba, Munir, Sandro, Sergi Roberto, Adriano, Aleix Vidal, Vermaelen and Mathieu are in Granada, although that number will have to be cut to sixteen for the match.
The home side meanwhile, are missing Nigerian striker Isaac Success as well as defenders Diego Maínz and Salva Ruiz to injury.
Coaches’ viewpoint
Speaking on Friday, Luis Enrique was in a confident mood. “We are different to other teams” he said. “These players have won so many things and are used to all kinds of vicissitudes. We lap up this kind of pressure. These games are made-to-measure for Barça players.”
Regarding the attitude Granada will take to a game that means nothing special to them now that they are safe from any relegation worries, he added that “there are two theories and they’re both valid. Everyone was sure Atlético Madrid were going to beat Levante but look what happened. The same might happen with Granada. They might stronger with the pressure off or they might relax.”
Meanwhile, Granada’s José González told the media that “we’re going to struggle, run after the ball, it’s not a game we’re going to enjoy. But if they don’t create chances, then they might start getting nervous as time starts ticking by.
“All the fuss around the match is positive and beneficial to my players. You can’t isolate them from everything surrounding the two big clubs that are playing for the title, it’s impossible to control that.”Deportivo are 13th in the league and there is nothing left for them to play for. The 2-0 away win at Villarreal was their first after going winless for six matches. Moreover, this is a team marred with inconsistency, who had squandered their good work in the first half of the season.
Form Guide
Deportivo La Coruna had won just twice in their last 21 matches in Spanish La Liga 2015/16. Their form in the last five matches is W-L-D-L-D.
They are on a 3 match losing streak at home and failed to score in the last two conceding 13 goals; 8 of which came against Barcelona on 20th April 2016. Deportivo have won just once in their last 10 home games.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last 11 matches winning run in the league. Their last defeat came against city rivals Atletico Madrid on 27th February 2016.
Madrid are on a 6 match winning streak away from home and are unbeaten in their last 10.
Deportivo: Team News
Germán Lux, Fabricio and Juan Domínguez are out with injuries for Deportivo La Coruna. While Juanfran is a doubt and Laure is set to start if he fails fitness in time.
Celso Borges and Fernando Navarro are back after serving their suspension and are set for a start here.
Deportivo: Predicted Line-up (4-4-2)
Manu – Juanfran, Sidnei, Arribas, Navarro – Fajr, Borges, Mosquera, Cartabia – Alberto, Perez.
Real Madrid: Team News
Lucas Vázquez is the only confirmed absentee for the Los Blancos, who is out with a knee injury.
Gareth Bale hasn’t fully recovered from knee problem, but is expected to star here.
Real Madrid: Predicted Line-up (4-3-3)
Navas – Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo: Kroos, Casemiro, Modric – Ronaldo, Bale, Benzema.
Deportivo vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head
Real Madrid are unbeaten in the last 10 La Liga matches against Deportivo La Coruna, with 9 wins and 1 draw.
Madrid have scored 17 goals in their last 3 matches against Deportivo and conceded just 2; also clean-sheets in the last 2.
While playing at Riazor, Deportivo haven’t won against Real in their last four. The last match they hosted Real, they succumbed to a massive 8-2 defeat on September 2014.
The first leg clash between the two sides this season end in a 5-0 win for the Los Blancos.
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