Two Spanish champions from the 2021-22 season lock horns in the opening weekend of La Liga on Sunday as Almeria play host to Real Madrid.
The hosts clinched the Segunda Division title to earn promotion back to the top flight last term, while Carlo Ancelotti's side came up trumps in La Liga and the Champions League, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
ALMERIA vs. REAL MADRID
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ALMERIA
Out: Ivan Martos (ACL), Juanjo Nieto (ACL)
Doubtful: Arnau Puigmal (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Fernando; Pozo, Ely, Babic, Akieme; De la Hoz, Costa, Robertone; Portillo, Sadiq, Ramazani
REAL MADRID
Out: Reinier Jesus (other), Rodrygo (muscle), Dani Carvajal (ankle)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
