Valencia vs. Real Madrid Lineups, Injuries, Suspensions & Predictions

Arbeloa is set to face a stern challenge as he will be without several first-team names. Vini Jr. will miss Sunday's game as he picked up a suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Another Brazilian forward, Rodrygo, will also miss the game after sustaining a right leg injury. Jude Belligham was forced off the pitch due to a hamstring injury during last weekend's game vs. Rayo and is expected to be out for a few weeks. Éder Militão is also expected to miss Sunday's game and remain sidelined.

Valencia's defensive midfielder, Cristian Riveros, is suspended and will miss Sunday's matchup vs. Real Madrid. Corberán's side will also be without right-back Thierry Correia and goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala, who are still sidelined with hamstring injuries.

Valencia vs. Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Valecia:

• Goalkeeper: Stole Dimitrievski
• Defenders: Dimitri Foulquier, Eray Cömert, José Copete, José Gayà
• Midfielders: Luis Rioja, Filip Ugrinic, Pepelu, Arnaut Danjuma
• Forwards: Lucas Beltran, Hugo Duro

Madrid:

• Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
• Defenders: Federico Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
• Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga
• Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Franco Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappé

Match Prediction

In recent years, trips to Mestalla Stadium have been troublesome for Real Madrid. They have won just once in their last three visits. Coupled with their recent sub-par performances, especially in the second half of games, there's plenty to give Arbeloa cause for concern.

However, Los Blancos will take confidence from their reverse fixture in November 2025, as they thrashed Valencia 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, thanks to Mbappé's brace and Carreras's stunning golazo. With both players available for this game, that's surely the performance they will look to replicate tonight.

For Valencia, every point has an added significance as they battle against relegation following another frustrating season. A win, or even a draw, would still keep their hopes of survival intact, but a loss might be quite problematic at this stage. The Blanquinegros will aim to grind out a positive result, while keeping Mbappe and co. in check.