Real Madrid need a win against Cordoba in their Primera Liga encounter on Saturday in order to make sure they remain top of the table. They are just one point ahead of rivals Barcelona before the match. Last weekend Real Madrid preserved their lead after they beat Getafe 3-0 with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale on the score sheet.
Pepe and Luka Modric are still out with injuries, while James Rodriguez and Isco are in doubt. Cordoba are not doing bad lately either, they are on a three-match unbeaten run which has moved them away from the relegation zone, even though by only two points. Cordoba are in the top flight for the first time in 42 years.
Striker Florin Andone has scored twice in their last three matches and should start again up front, while Eduard Campabadal will be suspended after being sent off last week. Earlier this season Cordoba escaped the Bernabeu with a decent 2-0 defeat.
Probable line-ups:
Cordoba: Carlos - Pantic, Crespo, Edimar, Rossi - Cartabia, Ghilas, Garcia, Deivid - Bebe, Andone
Real Madrid: Casillas - Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Carvajal - Kroos, Rodriguez, Isco - Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale
My prediction: Real Madrid to win 3-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Cordoba win - 20/1 Draw - 7/1 Real Madrid win - 1/7
galata86 9 years ago
That was harder match for Real then you expected. Cordoba is small team but they live for games like this. For Real Madrid this is only another match which they should win easy but for Cordoba this is one time in a year or in a five years when they are host club like Real Madrid. Their players give 110% on pitch and never...
That was harder match for Real then you expected. Cordoba is small team but they live for games like this. For Real Madrid this is only another match which they should win easy but for Cordoba this is one time in a year or in a five years when they are host club like Real Madrid. Their players give 110% on pitch and never is easy to play against teams like this. But Real had a lot of luck, they won and gain new three points and that is only important for Real.
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seculla
9 years ago
There is not much to say about this match. Real Madrid are very big favorites in this match and I think there is no question who will win this match but with how much goals Real Madrid will win. Cordoba in last 5 games has lost only one game, and in last three they won two and have one draw. Sadly for them today this good...
There is not much to say about this match. Real Madrid are very big favorites in this match and I think there is no question who will win this match but with how much goals Real Madrid will win. Cordoba in last 5 games has lost only one game, and in last three they won two and have one draw. Sadly for them today this good streak for them will be stopped.
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sharpe
9 years ago
Of course Real Madrid are the smashing favourites for this game. Although they have a slightly drop in their shape that should not be an obstacle to another victory. Fight for the top with Barcelona is pretty ferocious this season and the just can't afford to loose points in a game like this.
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Johnajax 9 years ago
Real Madrid doesn't play well like he played in Octobar or November but still they are good and maybe too good for team like Cordoba. This is easy match and I think that this match will be like practice and Carlo will try to rest main players and prepare for harder matches and soon for Champions league. Cordoba will try...
Real Madrid doesn't play well like he played in Octobar or November but still they are good and maybe too good for team like Cordoba. This is easy match and I think that this match will be like practice and Carlo will try to rest main players and prepare for harder matches and soon for Champions league. Cordoba will try to defend as well as they can and secure draw but I think that is mission impossible. My prediction is 0-4 for Real Madrid
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