The Spanish league champions will commence the defense of the title they won last season at the Santiago Bernabeu. Cristiano Ronaldo will be the star attraction as the Los Blancos return to the Spanish scene on Sunday evening. Gonzalo Higuain will feature in Jose Mourinho's line up despite getting a blow in the head in Argentina's 3-1 win over Germany. Luka Modric is not expected to feature for the champions even if he sign for the team before kick off. Pepe will also play this game depite picking up an injury in Portugal's friendly match against Panama. Karim Benzema will be the front man for Jose Mourinho who wants to be called 'The Only One'.
The visitors
Joao Perreira, Fernando Gago and Andres Guardado are expected to make their debut for Valencia following their summer arrivals. Goalkeeper Vincente Guita nad Argentine midfielder, Ever Banega will miss the game due to injury.
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The visitors
Joao Perreira, Fernando Gago and Andres Guardado are expected to make their debut for Valencia following their summer arrivals. Goalkeeper Vincente Guita nad Argentine midfielder, Ever Banega will miss the game due to injury.
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- Gago scored just once in the five seasons he spent at Madrid.
- March 2008 was the last time the visitors defeated Real at the Bernabeu
- Valencia were 39 points behind their hosts at the end of last season.
Our prediction
Real Madrid 4-1 Valencia
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