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Real Madrid vs Leganes Prediction & Betting tips
The merengue table leaves as favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it possesses, which usually increases when it acts in the Bernabéu. For this reason and knowing that the Lopetegui boys are still lethal midfield forward, we believe that their simple win is an interesting option to bet. Paint for the match is similar to what happened to Getafe two weeks ago. That is to say, a duel fought in the midfield but favorable to the locals by punctual plays.
Real Madrid:
The merengue box arrives toned to this duel after beating 1-4 to Girona of visit, arriving to add 6 points in the general table. The team played well at times and was explosive in front of the goal. Of course, he had some defensive flaws, which he needs to correct immediately. On this occasion, it is expected to appear Kroos, Isco and Asensio, since the 3 are responsible for developing football merengue. Above are Bale and Benzema, who are fine at the time of scoring. As an added fact we tell you that Modric is contributing as a substitute, calling a little attention his non-ownership.
As a local at the Bernabéu, the merengue team debuted with a victory against Getafe (2-0 after winning 1-0 in the first half). For this match it is expected that the team will be more effective in the face of the goal, trying to repeat the goals that were reaped in the previous campaign. Of course, must be careful of the combative and aggressive style of his rival, which is characterized by marking. The logic indicates that the idea of Professor Lopetegui is already more curdled, being able to notice a more intense and vertical Real Madrid when attacking.
Leganés:
The “pepineros” arrive toned to this duel after equaling 2-2 against Real Sociedad, after being losing 0-2 the first time. Thanks to this point, the team regained the lost confidence and avoided adding its second consecutive loss in the tournament. Now the goal of the squad is to make a dignified presentation at the Bernabéu, trying not to receive a humiliating win. Of course, despite everything, Leganés is still a militant and balanced between the lines, standing out for marking too much.
As a visitor, the box “pepinero” fell to Athletic Bilbao in its first league outing (2-1 after going 1-1 match the first time). The pain of that defeat was having suffered it 48 minutes into the second half. Of course, in spite of everything, the boys of Pellegrino showed interesting things between the lines, lacking greater luck to score points in Basque territory. For this exit is expected that the Argentine DT repeat what was done in the new San Mamés, trying to populate the midfield to not receive a goal in the first 20 ‘minutes of play. Its objective is to accumulate men to not give spaces to Bale and Benzema.
In the last 2 years, Real Madrid and Leganés have played 3 matches at the Santiago Bernabéu. These were the scores of those matches: Victoria 3-0 of Real Madrid in November 2016, victory 1-2 of Leganés in January 2018 for the Copa del Rey and a 2-1 triumph of Real Madrid in April 2018. seen, the “merengue” box has suffered to beat the “pepineros” in their last two home matches.
Real Madrid vs Leganes head to head matches
28.04.18 LL Real Madrid Leganes 2 : 1
21.02.18 LL Leganes Real Madrid 1 : 3
24.01.18 CDR Real Madrid Leganes 1 : 2
18.01.18 CDR Leganes Real Madrid 0 : 1
05.04.17 LL Leganes Real Madrid 2 : 4