Almeria vs. Real Madrid time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, and betting odds from La Liga 2022/23

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After lifting the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday, Real Madrid are now ready to play in La Liga when they open their campaign away to newly promoted Almeria on Sunday.

Los Blancos defeated German club Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in midweek to lift their latest trophy, keeping the troublesome Frankfurt attack under wraps for the entire 90 minutes.

Now the reigning champions of the Champions League and La Liga are poised to defend their domestic crown by going first to take on one of the league’s three newcomers.

Almeria won the Segunda Division last season and topped the table on goal difference after being level on points with Real Valladolid. La Union, owned by Saudi royal agent Turki Al-Sheikh, displayed a key mix of defensive acumen and offensive flair last season, scoring 68 goals (good for second-best in the league) in 42 league games while conceding just 35 ( best in the league).

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Almeria vs. Real Madrid TV channel, live stream

United Kingdom United States of America Canada Australia
date Sun, 14.8 Sun, 14.8 Sun, 14.8 Mon, 08/15
time 21:00 CET 16:00 CET 16:00 CET 06:00 CEST
TV channel elite sport 1 — TSN 2 —
stream Prime Player HD ESPN+ TSN Go, TSN Direct, TSN App, TSN.ca Opus Sport

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Sunday’s game will be exclusively broadcast in the United States by ESPN on their exclusive streaming service ESPN+.

UNITED KINGDOM: In the UK, the game can be seen on Premier Sports 1 and streamed by Premier Player.

Canada: In Canada, La Liga matches are exclusively available on TSN television and streaming platforms.

Australia: The match from Power Horse Stadium will be streamed by Optus Sport.

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Almeria vs Real Madrid predicted lineups and team news

While Almeria were adept at scoring goals in La Liga 2 last season, the Spanish top flight will present a very different challenge.

Although a likely transfer target, the Nigeria international umar Sadiq He is expected to lead the line for the newly promoted side against Real Madrid and is looking to carry his 18-goal, 12-assist season into the Spanish top flight last year. He is supported up front by a mix of experienced and youthful wingers Largie Ramazani (21 years old) and Francisco Portillo (32 years old). Ramazani is another potential transfer candidate before the window closes.

Almeria brought in the 18-year-old Brazilian centre-back Kaiky by Santos but is unlikely to be ready to start. Rodrigo Elly and Srdjan Babic formed last year’s partnership and could continue the youngster’s development.

Almeria predicted starting line-up (4-1-4-1, right to left): Fernando (GK) – Pozo, Ely, Babic, Centelles – De la Hoz – Ramazani, Robertone, Samu, Portillo – Sadiq.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti promised some changes to Real Madrid’s line-up from the Super Cup. New centre-back Antonio Rudigerwho came on for just a few minutes in Helsinki is expected to be on the side Eder Militao in central defence. David Alaba is expected to take on left-back duties while Lucas Vazquez replaces the injured Daniel Carvajal (ankle) rear right.

Front Ballon d’Or leader Karim Benzema leads the attack with his loyal Brazilian sidekick Vinicius Jr. for support below left. Rodrygo is over for the game, and Marco Asensio could align with on the right side of the forward line Fede Valverde Entry into the central midfield group, where Aurelien Tshouameni is expected to take a breather Casemiroaccording to Spanish media.

Expected starting line-up for Real Madrid (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) – Vazquez, Militao, Ruediger, Alaba – Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric – Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius.

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Almeria vs Real Madrid bet selection & prediction

Odds on DraftKings (USA) & Sports Interaction (Canada)

Almeria scored plenty of goals in Spain’s second division last season but with Champions League holders Real Madrid welcoming them to the top flight, the promoted team’s attacking dynamic is likely to change.

Los Blancos are led by the eye-catching Karim Benzema but it’s their defensive structure that allows Madrid to be so airtight both at home and abroad. The arrival of new defender Antonio Rudiger only strengthens their defensive ability. There will be no progress for Almeria, surprisingly backed by bookmakers to score against the reigning league winners.

  • Choose: Both teams NOT to score (+110 on DraftKings)
  • Forecast: Almería 0-3 Real Madrid
DraftKings Sports
interaction
Almeria wins +600 6.56
To draw +370 4.93
Real Madrid wins -270 1.38
Both teams
to score Y/N		 -140 / +110 1.69 / 1.93
over under
3.0 goals		 -115 / -110 1.83 / 1.88
Real Madrid -1.5 +110 2.06
Almeria +1.5 -135 1.90

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