Real Madrid’s next six games after Liverpool return

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By James Cormack

As we know, national Real Madrid and Champions League Real Madrid are two completely different entities.

Blancos’ indifference in La Liga these days means they are ready to hand over their crown to Barcelona, ​​but the current European champions are set for another deep run in the competition that is synonymous with white from Madrid.

However, having finished work against Liverpool in Europe, their attentions now turn to home games either side of the international break in March. They still have a lot of work to do to chase Barcelona both in the league and in the Copa del Rey semi-final.

Here’s who Real Madrid will face in their next six home games, with a Champions League quarter-final soon to be added to the mix on 11/12 and 18/19 April.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid – La Liga

origin 1Real Madrid will face Barcelona in El Clasico twice in the next three weeks | Quality Sports Images/GettyImages

Real Madrid have enjoyed success at the Camp Nou in their last two La Liga visits and need to prevail again if they are to have any chance of catching up with their Clasico rivals in the title race.

Madrid won in the reverse fixture, but top Barcelona have a nine-point lead going into the weekend’s clash.

19/03/23 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid – La Liga (20:00)

Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid – La Liga

The Blancos host Real Valladolid on their return from the international break. The visitors are in the midst of what appears to be a serious dogfight for relegation The League this season.

Although they currently sit 14th in the standings, they are just two points away from dropping. Surprisingly, just 12 points separate 18th-placed Getafe and sixth-placed Villarreal. Nobody is safe.

Madrid are unbeaten at the Bernabeu in La Liga this season but were frustrated by Valladolid in the reverse fixture before Karim Benzema scored twice in the last ten minutes.

02/04/23 – Real Madrid – Real Valladolid – La Liga (15:15)

Barcelona-Real Madrid – Copa del Rey semi-final second leg

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The Copa del Rey hasn’t been Madrid’s top priority in recent years and they haven’t won the competition since 2014, when Gareth Bale scored That goal against Barcelona.

However, this time they returned to the semi-final stage and will want to add this trophy to their collection considering Barcelona’s current superiority in La Liga. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have work to do if they are to qualify for the final, having been beaten at home for the first time this season in the first leg in early March.

Barça will go 1-0 up in the second leg.

05/04/23 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Copa del Rey semi-final second leg (20:00)

Real Madrid v Villarreal – La Liga

Villarreal’s form has improved in recent weeks and former Barcelona manager Quique Setien is hoping to bring the Yellow Submarine back to Europe. They are currently on track to qualify for the Europa Conference League; a competition they will also want to win this season.

Setien oversaw Villarreal’s 2-1 win over Blancos at the start of 2023.

08/04/23 – Real Madrid-Villarreal – La Liga (20:00)

Cadiz vs Real Madrid – La Liga

origin 1The forgotten man Eden Hazard in action against Cadiz | Soccrates Images/GettyImages

Despite picking up just eight points from their last six games, La Liga’s wild nature these days means Cádiz are currently one of the fittest sides in the division. However, that could all change when Real Madrid visit in mid-April.

Ancelotti’s side should prevail in this match, but Cadiz upset Atletico Madrid at home earlier in the season and have developed a knack for picking up draws.

16/04/23 – Cadiz – Real Madrid – La Liga (2.00pm)

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo – La Liga

Celta Vigo’s brilliant form has lifted them to 11th place in La Liga, but they are just five points clear of the relegation zone. Therefore, their status could change in the blink of an eye.

True he beat Celta on matchday two of the season, and while Ancelotti’s side have rarely made things look easy this season, they are expected to cruise. Although, their Champions League commitments could complicate things.

23/04/23 – Real Madrid – Celta Vigo – La Liga (14:00)

19/03/23 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid – La Liga (20:00)
02/04/23 – Real Madrid – Real Valladolid – La Liga (15:15)
05/04/23 – Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Copa del Rey semi-final second leg (20:00)
08/04/23 – Real Madrid-Villarreal – La Liga (20:00)
16/04/23 – Cadiz – Real Madrid – La Liga (2.00pm)
23/04/23 – Real Madrid – Celta Vigo – La Liga (14:00)

This article was originally posted on 90min.com as Real Madrid’s next six games after Liverpool return.

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