Real Madrid return to La Liga action this weekend as they take on Real Valladolid away at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Saturday night, hoping to strengthen their grip at the top spot in the table.Ahead

In domestic play, Madrid have hit a promising run of form in the league, soaring to the top of the table thanks to a five-game unbeaten run. Last time out, Carlo Ancelotti's men defeated Las Palmas at home, going down early but scoring four unanswered goals to see off the Canary Islands side.

When Real Madrid take on Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu, they will be without one of their best players. Real Madrid are set to play just their second La Liga fixture in 2025 against the same side that held them to a 1–1 draw back in August.

R eal Madrid are seeking a 14th La Liga win of the season at home to Las Palmas on Sunday with the Canary Island outfit hoping to pull off a shock at Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ance

On Saturday night, the top-placed and bottom-placed La Liga teams face off in the Spanish league in a game between teams in two polar extremes.Real Madrid, sitting pretty on 46 points, are in their