Leganes vs Real Madrid Preview: Kick-Off Time, Team News, Official Squad, How To Watch & Live Stream

Everything you need to know ahead of Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Leganes on Sunday.

Danny Wolstanholme | 1 Hour Ago

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Real Madrid returns to action this Sunday following the international break. Los Blancos will travel a short distance to take on Leganes, its local rivals, in a La Liga matchup.

Carlo Ancelotti's side aims to build on their recent 4-0 victory over Osasuna. In that match, Jude Bellingham netted his first goal of the season, and Vinicius Jr impressed by scoring a hat-trick.

MORE: Real Madrid vs Osasuna: Home Team Dazzles As Vinicius Jr. Hat-Trick Eases Los Blancos To 4-0 Win

Unfortunately, it wasn't all positive, as three Real Madrid players — Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez, and Rodrygo — were withdrawn through injury in the first half of that match, leaving Ancelotti with a limited number of players for the Leganes game.

As it stands, Real Madrid sits six points behind leaders Barcelona in the La Liga table, albeit with a game in hand. A victory against Leganes would help keep the pressure on Hansi Flick's team.

Meanwhile, Leganes, last season's Segunda Division champions, are currently 14th in the table with 14 points. Los Pepineros head into this game after securing a 1-0 home win over Sevilla before the international break.

The last meeting between Real Madrid and Leganes was back in July 2020. On that day, Los Blancos, having already secured the La Liga title, drew 2-2 with Los Pepineros at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

Here's a look at the last five La Liga games between the two local rivals.

Date	Result
July 19, 2020	Leganes 2-2 Real Madrid
October 30, 2019	Real Madrid 5-0 Leganes
April 15, 2019	Leganes 1-1 Real Madrid
September 1, 2018	Real Madrid 4-1 Leganes
April 28, 2018	Real Madrid 2-1 Leganes

Real Madrid Team News vs. Leganes

Real Madrid is set to welcome back Thibaut Courtois for the game against Leganes. The goalkeeper has been absent recently due to a leg problem. However, Los Blancos will be without Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez, and Rodrygo due to injury.

It was reported earlier this week that Carlo Ancelotti will only have 16 players to choose from for Los Blancos' upcoming fixtures against Leganes and Liverpool.