C.D. Leganés welcome Real Madrid C.F. to the Estadio Municipal Butarque this Sunday (18:30), in a match corresponding to the fourteenth round of LALIGA EA SPORTS. The Pepineros return to the competition in style after the national team break with the intention of continuing their winning streak at home.
LALIGA returns to Butarque after the international window this November, with Leganés looking for their third consecutive home win after the victories against Celta and Sevilla in their last two home games. The ‘pepineros’ went into the break with a good feeling, and now they are looking to confirm that against the reigning champions in one of the most eagerly awaited duels of the season for the fans.
For this, the Blue and Whites' coach, Borja Jiménez, will have the only absence of the long-term injured Enric Franquesa, who this week underwent surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, which occurred precisely in the last match against Sevilla. The internationals Neyou and Cissé have already returned to Madrid after playing for their national teams and will be able to be part of the squad.
Real Madrid, looking for a win to close the gap on the leaders
For their part, Real Madrid arrive at Butarque with the need to win all three points to close the gap on leaders Barcelona. Los Blancos beat Osasuna in the last matchday before the break, and start the day six points behind first place, albeit with a game in hand. Therefore, a win at Butarque would be essential to put pressure on the blaugranas in the fight for the title.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti could have goalkeeper Courtois back from injury, while he will be without the injured Carvajal, Lucas Vázquez, Militao, Alaba, Tchouaméni and Rodrygo. Los Blancos failed to win on their last two visits to Butarque, which ended in draws.
The match will be refereed by the Castilian-La Mancha referee, Mr. Javier Alberola Rojas.
