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