Broadcast info
Who's playing: Two consecutive defeats in all competitions - this is what defines Real Madrid's most recent form. Los Blancos have failed to win or at least get a point since their 2-1 defeat to rivals Sevilla in the return leg of their Copa del Rey tie last week. But despite all that, Zidane's men still lead the league table 40 points, one more that second-place Sevilla who have 39 and two more than third-placed Barcelona. Zidane's men, however, have one match in hand as their best weapon to extend the gap at the top.
What time: On Saturday January 21, 2017 at 7:15 am PST/ 10:15 am EST/ 15:15 GMT/ 16:15 CET
Which stadium: At the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the Chamartin district, Madrid, Spain. The stadium has a capacity of 81,044 and is the home of Real Madrid.
Which channels:
In the USA on beIN SPORTS USA, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
In Canada on beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada
In Spain on beIN LaLiga, beIN Sports Connect España
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Match facts
- Real Madrid have won 19 of their last 22 home matches in the league
- They have also scored at least twice in 19 of their last 22 home matches in the lague
- Los Blancos have not lost in any of their last 16 home matches against Malaga across all competitions
- Malaga, on the other hand, have not won in their last 12 league matches
Team news
Real Madrid
Danilo is expected to replace injured Dani Carvajal. James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale are still unfit for this battle, thus paving way for Lucas Vazquez and Isco to fight for a place in the starting XI.
#RMLiga
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) January 20, 2017
The players have met up and are resting at #RMCity ahead of tomorrow's LaLiga match against @MalagaCF_en!#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/S83KZvja7y
Malaga
The visitors will be without Sandro Ramirez, who could be replaced by Adalberto Penaranda. Diego Llorente will also not feature here due to a clause in his loan contract.
Match forecast
Zinedine Zidane's men have a solid record of getting good results from Malaga especially at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Madrid-based giants are also aware that they need to bounce back to winning ways quickly or lose the top spot to rivals Sevilla or worse still, Barcelona. After two consecutive defeats in 2017, it is highly unlikely that the hosts will suffer their third defeat in a row.
WATCH: Zidane says Real Madrid are not worried about the two recent defeats
The aforementioned stats and facts gives you all the reason to believe that Zizou's side have the upper hand here, at least on paper. But things could turn out to be different on the pitch if Malaga play a defensive game hoping to pounce on the white and blacks with quick counter attacks.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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