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Cadiz and Real Madrid go head to head in a highly-anticipated La Liga clash at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
The Yellow Submarine have been in a fine form of late, with the team collecting seven points from the previous three league fixtures, meaning that they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of los Blancos.
Both Alex Fernandez and Luismi Quezada are injured, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, dropped two points in a goalless draw with Getafe, but it has to be noted that Zinedine Zidane rested several first-team regulars in the midweek clash.
Both Casemiro and Nacho return from suspension, while Ramos, Mendy, Valverde, and Carvajal remain sidelined with injuries. Eden Hazard should recover in time to face Cadiz, while Varane remains quarantined.
Both Tony Kroos and Karim Benzema return to the starting XI. Anyhow, away win should be considered as the title holders want this win more than the mid-table side.
Cadiz vs Real Madrid Head-to-head
Teams Cadiz Real Madrid played so far 4 matches.
Cadiz won 1 direct matches. Real Madrid won 3 matches. 0 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 3.00 goals per Match.
Cadiz vs Real Madrid Prediction
Cadiz in actual season average scored 0.87 goals per match. In 11 (61.11%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 7 (38.89%) matches in season 2021 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Real Madrid average scored 1.81 goals per match in season 2021. In 15 (68.18%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 9 (40.91%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Team News:
Cadiz defender Juan Cala - recently cleared of racially abusing Valencia's Mouctar Diakhaby - missed out the draw with Celta Vigo due to muscular discomfort and remains a major doubt for the visit of the champions.
However, it would be harsh to drop Fali or Marcos Mauro after they played their part in a clean sheet against Celta Vigo, and Cala could be joined on the sidelines by Alex Fernandez, who is also experiencing discomfort.
Alberto Perea has already been ruled out of the encounter due to a muscular issue, but wholesale changes to Cervera's teamsheet would be met with raised eyebrows amid their strong run.
Two integral members of the Real Madrid squad in Nacho Fernandez and Casemiro return from suspension for this tie, meaning that Victor Chust and Isco are likely to drop out of the first XI.
Zidane has revealed that Eden Hazard is "ready" to take to the field again, but it would be a shock to see the former Chelsea man risked before the Champions League semis.
Meanwhile, Raphael Varane has returned to training after recovering from coronavirus and could play a part.
However, the same cannot be said for Sergio Ramos, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal or Ferland Mendy, while Federico Valverde is self-isolating after coming into close contact with a COVID-positive individual.
Cadiz possible starting lineup:
Ledesma; Carcelen, Mauro, Fali, Espino; Malbasic, Mari, Jonsson, Izquierdo; Negredo, Sobrino
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Nacho, Militao, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Jr