Sunday , 16 August 2026

Real Madrid CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Real Madrid CF
4 – 1
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sat 8 Jan 2022 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Santiago Bernabeu HT 45' · FT 45'
Casemiro 14' Y
Eder Militao 26' Y
Y 51' Cristiano Piccini
Y 58' Yunus Musah
Ferland Mendy 75' Y
Ferland Mendy 76' Y
Y 84' Denis Cheryshev

Overview

Match Preview

Real Madrid CF vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez
  • Referee Jose Naranjo
  • Referee Diego Barbero
  • Referee David Medie
  • Referee Diego Sanchez
  • Referee Abraham Dominguez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
5 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
10 Málaga CF 0 0
11 FC Barcelona 0 0
12 Real Madrid CF 0 0
13 Club Atletico de Madrid 0 0
14 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
15 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
16 Valencia CF 0 0
17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Getafe CF 1 0
23 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

12
2
4
Real Madrid CF 18 games · Avg 3.1 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-08 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Valencia CF 2021-09-19 Valencia CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF 2021-02-14 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2020-11-08 Valencia CF 4–1 Real Madrid CF 2020-06-18 Real Madrid CF 3–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Valencia CF H 4–1 W
02 Jan Getafe CF A 0–1 L
22 Dec Athletic Club A 2–1 W
19 Dec Cadiz CF H 0–0 D
12 Dec Club Atletico de Madrid H 2–0 W
07 Dec FC Internazionale Milano H 2–0 W
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Real Madrid CF A 1–4 L
31 Dec RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 1–2 L
20 Dec Levante UD A 4–3 W
11 Dec Elche CF H 2–1 W
05 Dec RC Celta de Vigo A 2–1 W
27 Nov Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Real Madrid CF Valencia CF
#12 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Real Madrid CF are 12th (0 pts). Valencia CF are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Real Madrid CF launch into their encounter with Valencia CF.
  • 5' Maranhao is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Madrid CF tonight.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 14' The referee calls foul for Casemiro. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 19' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valencia CF that had 422 games and scored 398 goals.
  • 24' Real Madrid CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
  • 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Eder Militao.
  • 31' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' Eder Militao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 41' Denis Cheryshev is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
  • 43' Karim Benzema is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 48' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 51' Cristiano Piccini is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
  • 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Vinicius Junior makes it 2-0.
  • 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 58' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Yunus Musah will be fuming at that decision.
  • 61' Vinicius Junior adds to his 5 season tally! Real Madrid CF lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Maranhao. He replaces Maxi Gomez on 66 minute.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Real Madrid CF team. Luka Modric is replaced by Dani Ceballos on 70 minute.
  • 71' Real Madrid CF make a change. Casemiro trudges off to be replaced by Eduardo Camavinga on 71 minutes.
  • 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ferland Mendy.
  • 76' Goal! Goncalo Guedes scores his 37 goal in 422 matches.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ferland Mendy on 76.
  • 77' Goncalo Guedes doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 77' Cristiano Piccini makes way for Ruben Iranzo at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
  • 79' Ruben Iranzo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cristiano Piccini at the 79 minute mark.
  • 83' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Manu Vallejo is hanging Koba Koindredi on the field on 83 minute.
  • 84' Denis Cheryshev has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 87' Real Madrid CF make a change. Lucas Vazquez trudges off to be replaced by Nacho on 87 minutes.
  • 88' Assisted by Ferland Mendy with the perfectly-timed delivery and Karim Benzema makes no mistake. 4-2!
  • 89' The crowd applauds Karim Benzema as he leaves the pitch. Isco steps in for Real Madrid CF.
  • The points are shared — Real Madrid CF 4-1 Valencia CF. Honours even.

Lineups

Real Madrid CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlo Ancelotti

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vinicius Junior 10
Karim Benzema 9
Hugo Duro 5
Carlos Soler 4
Goncalo Guedes 3
Marco Asensio 2
Rodrygo 2
Diego Lopez Noguerol 1

Head to Head

2022-01-08 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Valencia CF 2021-09-19 Valencia CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF 2021-02-14 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2020-11-08 Valencia CF 4–1 Real Madrid CF 2020-06-18 Real Madrid CF 3–0 Valencia CF

Real Madrid CF Form

2022-01-08 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Valencia CF W 2022-01-02 Getafe CF 1–0 Real Madrid CF L 2021-12-22 Athletic Club 1–2 Real Madrid CF W 2021-12-19 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2021-12-12 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2021-12-07 Real Madrid CF 2–0 FC Internazionale Milano W

Valencia CF Form

2022-01-08 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Valencia CF L 2021-12-31 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona L 2021-12-20 Levante UD 3–4 Valencia CF W 2021-12-11 Valencia CF 2–1 Elche CF W 2021-12-05 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF W 2021-11-27 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32 Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Madrid CF54% Draw29% Valencia CF17%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Real Madrid CF or Draw
83%
Draw or Valencia CF
46%
Real Madrid CF or Valencia CF
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Madrid CF33% Draw54% Valencia CF13%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
17.2%
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF

Handicap Real Madrid CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 16% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 26% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
52% ✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.