Real Madrid returns to La Liga action on Saturday, three days after winning the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Chelsea, sealing a 2-0 victory. The second leg is set for next week at Stamford Bridge. Madrid heads to Cadiz knowing a win could tighten their grip on the table, while Cadiz seeks a fight to climb away from the relegation zone after a 0-2 loss to Real Betis at Benito Villamarín.
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Heading into the clash, Real Madrid faces several injury concerns. In addition to Ferland Mendy being sidelined, Tony Kroos and Vinicius Junior are out due to muscle discomfort and did not travel to Cadiz as a precaution. With the Champions League quarterfinals looming, Carlo Ancelotti could rotate his lineup, potentially bringing in Lucas Vázquez, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernández, Dani Ceballos, Aurélien Tchouaméni, or Marco Asensio. Eden Hazard, whom Ancelotti has indicated will receive minutes against Sergio González’s Cadiz, is also in the mix. Whether Hazard starts or comes on as a substitute remains one of the tactical questions facing the Italian coach, who could start with Luka Modric or Federico Valverde ahead of him in midfield.
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Cadiz: home advantage in reach
Cadiz will look to capitalize on the possibility that Madrid’s mind has already shifted toward Chelsea to secure points at home. Sergio González faces his own injury crisis, with up to eight players unavailable due to injuries and suspensions. Key absences include goalkeeper Conan Ledesma and winger Iza Carcelén. The expected Cadiz XI mirrors the lineup that defeated Betis, with the only change likely being Raúl Parra starting on the right in place of the suspended Iza.
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CADIZ VS. REAL MADRID LINEUPS
Cadiz (1-4-4-2): David Gil; Raúl Parra, Luis Hernández, Fali, Pacha Espino; Bongonda, San Emeterio, Ruben Alcaraz, Ruben Sobrino; Sergi Guardiola and Chris Ramos
Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Dani Ceballos, Tchouameni, Fede Valverde/Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema and Asensio/Hazard
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