Real Madrid vs Cadiz: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Real Madrid's 12-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end with a sudden defeat to Rayo Vallecano. Local rivals managed to beat the champion by a 3:2 score. Carlo Ancelotti explained this defeat with a tough schedule, saying that players are tired after such a big number of matches. 

Nonetheless, team earned a spot in the Champions League playoffs, where hosts will face Liverpool. After 13 rounds of La Liga Galacticos have 10 victories and two draws, delivering 32 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team is five points behind the leading Barcelona, but Real have one game in hand. 

Rudiger and Karim Benzema will miss the upcoming game through injuries. 

Last December, Cadiz were in the same position going to Santiago Bernabeu - just like now, team was trying to get out of the relegation zone. One year ago, the Yellow-Blues took a vital point here (0:0) and are hoping for the same result tonight. In the previous La Liga game the Yellow Submarine drew to another capital side, Getafe (0:0).

Before that, Sergio's men secured an unexpected victory over Atletico (3:2). Visitors currently have two victories and five draws, delivering 11 points and a 19th spot in the standings. Team put up a weak offensive performance, scoring just eight goals so far in the season, but team concede two goals per game on average.

Fali, Zaldua, Hernandez, Garrido and Chust will miss the upcoming match.