Real Madrid look favs after the 2-0 win over Juventus in their last friendly and more imprortant their 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, winning their 5th European Super Cup. Newly promoted Almeria prapeared with games mainly against lower Spanish divisions teams and it is not clear how successful they can be against La Liga giants such as the defending champion Real Madrid. With new signings like Tchouameni (Monaco) and Rudiger (Chelsea) the visitors wiill be even stronger than last season. Away win.
Real Madrid have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 matches against Almeria in all competitions. Real Madrid have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 5 matches against Almeria in all competitions. Real Madrid have won 8 of their last 9 matches against Almeria in all competitions. Almeria have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Real Madrid in all competitions.
Almeria return to the top-flight of Spanish football for the first time since the 2014/15 season after winning LaLiga Smartbank on goal difference last season. Striker Umar Sadiq played a significant role in the achievement, scoring 18 goals and grabbing nine assists. Real Madrid are again flying under Carlo Ancelotti as they have won the league title, Champions League and UEFA Super Cup in the last four months. Karim Benzema has been named club captain and became the club's second top scorer in the process, overtaking the legendary Raul. The last time the clubs met was in 2015 when goals from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Arbeloa put Real Madrid on their way to a 3-0 win. 0:3
Rubi will be without defenders Juanjo and Ivan Martos for their opening fixture as both players have a cruciate ligament injury. There are no suspensions for Almeria. Carlo Ancelotti will have a fully fit squad to choose from to play against Almeria. He may opt to rotate his starting XI after playing in the UEFA Super Cup against Frankfurt on Wednesday.
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