Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Real Madrid will be aiming to keep their La Liga hopes alive when they take on Eibar at Alfredo di Stefano Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Los Blancos continue to rely on Karim Benzema, who scored a brace in a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo, and, no doubt, all eyes will be on the French attacker when Real Madrid face Eibar in Valdebebas.
Even though Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Sergio Ramos, and Eden Hazard remain on the sidelines with injuries, we are tempted to put our money on Zinedine Zidane’s men, who are eager to melt Atletico Madrid’s advantage in the standings. Los Armeros sit in the relegation zone, and given their 11-game winless run, anything but a routine home win would be a major surprise. The likes of Yoshinori Muto, Eduardo Exposito, Jose Angel, Pedro Bigas, and Roberto Correa are all out of contention through injuries.
Highlighted Player (Sergio Ramos):
Over the years Sergio Ramos has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world. The Spanish footballer was born in Camas on 30 March, 1986 and he is a product of Sevilla’s youth academy. He made 39 league appearances for Sevilla and he played 26 games for the reserve team as well from 2003 to 2005.
In the summer of 2005 Sergio Ramos signed a deal with Real Madrid for a fee of €27 million and it has to be noted that he made 33 appearances for the capital club in the 2005/2006 La Liga campaign. The 183-cm-tall full back is capable of playing as a right back as well and, as a result, he often scores for Real Madrid.
Sergio Ramos helped Real Madrid win two Champions League trophies (2013/2014, 2015/2016) and he has three La Liga titles with los Blancos. The Spanish defender won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with la Furia Roja, while clinching Euro 2008 and 2010 titles with the Spanish national team as well.
Highlighted Team (Eibar):
SD Eibar is a Spanish football club from the city Eibar and is currently playing in the Spanish Primera Division. The club was founded in 1940 as Eibar Futbol Club after a fusion between Deportivo Gallo and Union Deportivo Eibaressa.
In the history of the club Eibar was always active in the lower divisions of Spain before promoting to the Primera Division in 2013/2014. Eibar host it’s home games in the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua in Eibar which holds the capacity of 5300. Eibar is currently one of the smallest teams in the Primera Division.
The club colors of Eibar are blue and red. Eibar is also known as the Armaginak or the Armeros which literally means the Gunners. Eibar’s performance in the Primera Division so far is impressive. Eibar is known for playing attractive offensive football. Former Eibar players with an impressive career are: David Silva, Xabi Alonso, Manuel Almunia and Ricardo Varela.