Real Madrid will look to move to the top of the table when they travel to Valencia for La Liga action this Friday.

Valencia remained winless in their last four league games. They will enter this competition after two draws against Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves. With just 12 points from 17 games, Corberan’s side are currently in the relegation zone.

On the other hand, Los Blancos are just one point behind leaders Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid scored a convincing 4-2 win against Sevilla in La Liga play. Ancelotti’s side are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions. They will look to continue this streak when they face Valencia in an away game.

The Sports News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.

Valencia vs Real Madrid Live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this La Liga game in the US:

• TV channels: —
• Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream

This game is not available for live English language TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.

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When does the Valencia vs Real Madrid game start?

This La Liga duel will take place in Estadio de Mestalla In Valencia, Spain and it starts Friday, January 3rd at 9:00 p.m local time.

This is how this time is translated in the USA:

	Date	Kick-off time
Eastern time	Fri, January 3rd	3:00 p.m
Central time	Fri, January 3rd	2:00 p.m
Mountain time	Fri, January 3rd	1:00 p.m
Pacific time	Fri, January 3rd	12:00 p.m

Valencia vs Real Madrid predicted Lineups, team news

This clash will be the first appearance for Carlos Corberan, who joined Valencia after leaving West Bromwich Albion to replace Ruben Baraja.

The host will miss the services of Thierry Correia (Band), Giorgi Mamardashvili (Thigh), Jose Luis Gaya (paralyze), Mouctar Diakhaby (band) and Rafa Mir (muscle) with their respective injuries. midfielder Fran Perez Due to his muscle injury, his use for this game remains questionable.

There is another piece of disappointing news for the hosts: midfielder Pepelu will miss this competition due to a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card against Alaves.

Valencia Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Marmasahvili (GK) – Folquier, Mosquera, Guillamon, Rioja – Guerra, Barrenechea – Canos, Almeida, Lopez – Duro.

Injured: Correia, Mir, Mamardashvili, Gaya, Diakhaby, Perez (doubtful)
Exposed: Pepelu

For the visitors, Vinicius Junior will return for this clash after missing the last game against Sevilla due to a one-match suspension.

However, Ancelotti could make some crucial changes to the squad ahead of the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup trip to Saudi Arabia.

David Alaba has done well in his recovery training from his knee injury, but Dani Carvajal And Eder Militao are out for the season due to their respective ligament injuries. Ferland Mendy will probably start against Valencia.

Real Madrid predicted the lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (TW) – Vazquez, Rüdiger, Tchouameni, Mendy – Modric, Bellingham, Valverde – Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Injured: Alaba, Carvajal, Militao
Exposed: None

Valencia vs Real Madrid forecast

Real Madrid have done phenomenally well this season; They are currently in second place on the leaderboard. However, it is worth mentioning that Real Madrid have not won an away game against Valencia in the last three years.

Los Ches are having a rollercoaster season, but their performance cannot be underestimated. It will be interesting to see if Corberan’s modern gameplay could bring anything new. We support Los Blancos to win this game.

• Forecast: Real Madrid – Valencia 2-1

La Liga fixtures this week

All times ET

Friday, January 3rd

• Valencia vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)