Real Madrid will look to extend their lead atop the La Liga table with a win against Real Valladolid. Los Blancos are beginning to look nothing like the team that was trailing Barcelona by nine points in the first half of the 2024–25 La Liga season.

In domestic play, Madrid have hit a promising run of form in the league, soaring to the top of the table thanks to a five-game unbeaten run. Last time out, Carlo Ancelotti's men defeated Las Palmas at home, going down early but scoring four unanswered goals to see off the Canary Islands side.

Real Madrid were stunned by Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on January 12, losing 5-2 in El Clasico, but their response to that result has been excellent, winning their next three against Celta Vigo, Las Palmas and Red Bull Salzburg.