Real Madrid is coming to this clash after a morale-boosting quarter-final victory over Atletico last Thursday at Santiago Bernabeu 3:1, being forced to play an extra time, as in the regular part, both sides managed to be effective once.
They are catching the wind, as their latest LaLiga performance saw them appearing confident on the road to Bilbao when they routinely celebrated with a 0:2 result, simply appearing sharper with the ball at the key moments here.
Real Madrid is positioned at the 2nd spot in the standings, three points in deficit compared to the Catalonian leaders.
Right-back Vazquez (10/2) and left-back Mendy (14/0) keep missing out, while doubtful remain defender Carvajal (13/0), defensive midfielder Tchouameni (14/0) and offensive Hazard (3/0).
Sociedad, on the contrary, suffered elimination in the previously mentioned Copa Del Rey when they closely lost to Barcelona with a 1:0 result, playing with a player less on the pitch since the 40th, and simply couldn’t do much to prevent the inevitable.
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Middlesbrough vs Watford ❌
Middlesbrough is coming to this clash after a 2:0 defeat in their latest Championship performance on the road to Sunderland in which they could potentially do something more but lacked a bit more finesse at the finishing.
They were left with a one-man down at the begging of the second and conceded on two occasions in the 51st and the 80th, appearing dangerous despite the numerical disadvantage, but as mentioned above, without more confidence in the front.
Middlesbrough is currently at the 6th spot in the overall rankings, being threatened by several squads in a pretty spiced-up race for the playoff exit this season.
Central defender Fry (25/0) is suspended, while injured remain defenders Clarke (6/0) and Dijksteel (16/0).
Watford made a setback last time out at home against minors from Rotherham when they took only a point in a 1:1 game, displaying an insecure play during the first part, a fact that proved to be crucial in their failed-victory attempt.
They conceded in the 20th, looking quite absent during the first forty-five minutes, but came out of the locker room hungry for a comeback, leveling up over Ferreira in the 53rd, however, that was all they had to offer in this one.
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Lorient vs Rennes ✅
Lorient failed to keep up in the last round of Ligue 1 away to favored Marseille, as they suffered a convincing 3:1 defeat, losing their initial push in this encounter.
They scored first, over Moffi in the 29th, but only to concede an equalizer before halftime, while having their morale visibly shaken in the continuation, the visitors simply couldn’t do much to prevent their opponents to add two more to the scoreline in this match.
Lorient is sitting at the 7th spot in the rankings, having five points less than the European-placed Rennes.
Forward Moffi (18/12) is doubtful, while injured remain goalkeeper Mvogo (14/0) and defender Laporte (16/0).
Rennes did a hell of a job in their latest Ligue 1 performance at home against the Parrisians when they delivered a positive surprise and recorded a close 1:0 victory.
The hosts appeared quite well via counters and successfully scored the only one here over Trore in the 65th, using the unusually uncreative performance of PSG to their advantage and taking a valuable three points in this one.
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Fulham vs Tottenham ❌
Fulham filed to be more creative in their latest fixture on the road against favored Newcastle when they come with a close 1:0 defeat, expectedly though, but still had a chance to take a point in this one.
The guests were visibly in a subordinate position since the kickoff, but never the less, had an opportunity to take the lead from the penalty in the 69th, however, Mitrovic was inaccurate, and twenty minutes later, the punishment arrived when they conceded over Isak.
Fulham is positioned at the 7th spot in the overall standings, having only two points less compared to their opponents in the upcoming clash.
The hosts will miss injured offensive midfielder Kebano (12/0), while doubtful remains central defender Duffy (4/0).
The Spurs are coming to this clash after a rollercoaster last time out away to the favored Citizens when they suffered a 4:2 defeat after a complete reversal.
The guests could imagine a better development of the situation, as they successfully scored on two occasions during the first part, however, their play completely fell apart in the continuation when they conceded four times, not appearing anywhere near as aggressive and potent as they did in the first forty-five minutes.
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Seraing United vs Anderlecht ✅
Seraing is last on the table with a record of 4-3-14 21:39. At home 0-2-8 4:16 and was the only team not to win the match. Form is 1-1-3. They won 1-2 against Oostende (17th), which is in poor form having lost the last 6 league matches. A draw and a little surprise in the match against St. Liège 1:1 (6th place). They lost highly to Leuven 5:0 (9th place), Eupen 0:1 (15th place), Kortrijk 3:2 (14th place). They have conceded a goal in every home game and have kept only one clean sheet this season: Standard Liege 0-2 (6th place). Their own stadium is not their advantage, and in 10 matches they scored only 4 goals.
Anderlecht is 13th in the table with a record of 7-3-11 30:32. They are 4 points above the relegation zone and 7 points off the place to fight for European cups. Form similar to today’s rival 1-1-3 5:9. They won against Charleroi 0:1 (11th place). Draw with the higher ranked Club Brugge 1:1 (4th place). They lost to Genk 0:2 (table leader), Royale Union 1:3 (2nd place) winning 1:0 to 81′ losing goals in 81,87,90 and to Waregem 2:3 (16th place) making up for losses from 0: 1 on 2:1. They did not score in 2/10 away games: Antwerp 0-0 (3rd place), Cercle Brugge 1-0 (10th place).
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Zulte-Waregem vs Westerlo ❌
Zulte got a massive win in Brussels against Anderlecht (2:3) where they showed no fear at all in all 90 minutes. Now with high morale, they will look for another victory to get out of the bottom three.
Key defender Ciranni (19/0) is suspended, while Sangaré (10/1), Braem (10/2), Willen (11/0) & Tambedou (17/1) are still struggling with injuries, and will miss for 5th game in a row.
Westerlo was very close to making the twist against Genk (2:3), although they have been found losing early with 0:2. They still remain in the top eight of the standings and need to get the three points to stay in the playoff positions. Away from home, they are strong, as they play excellent counter attacks. However, they have to watch their defence.
Lucas Mineiro (9/0), Reynolds (15/1) & Bernát (6/0) are still injured for Westerlo, while top scorer Foster (19/8) is in doubt to participate, as he negotiating for a transfer to Burnley.
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Las Palmas vs Mirandes ✅
Las Palmas had some troubles along the way in the last round away to minors from Ibiza, but they still managed to do their part and come with a close 1:2 victory.
They went on a break with a 1:0 deficit but had a player more on the field since the 51st, an advantage that they used properly, as they turned the result to their favor over Ramirez and Viera.
Las Palmas is holding the 2nd spot in LaLiga2 standings, having one point less than leaders from Eibar.
Midfielders Mfulu (19/0) and Vitolo (7/0) should remain absent due to injuries. Winger Marvin Park (8/1) is doubtful. Midfielder Gonzalez (17/0) should be suspended.
Mirandes ended their mini two-match winless run last time at home against underestimated Lugo, as they recorded a routine 2:0 victory, simply being more confident and deservedly celebrated.
As mentioned above, they scored on two occasions in this one, over Raul in the 30th and Navas later in the 62nd, not facing serious resistance from their opposition, and brought this clash to an end without any major difficulties.
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Sint-Truiden vs Club Brugge ❌
St. Truiden can be more than satisfied with the recent development of things, as they are coming to this clash after a morale-boosting victory over Eupen 0:2, playing away from their home.
The visitors took the lead in the late phase of the first part over Bruno, opting to play more defensively during the second, but still being dangerous on a couple of occasions, and doubled their lead later in the 68th when the hosts scored their own.
St. Truiden is positioned at the 9th spot in the standings, sharing the same amount of points as playoff-placed Leuven.
Goalkeeper Steppe (1/0) and midfielders Kagawa (12/2) and Konate (15/0) are out.
Club Brugge continues with their unstable performances, as they failed yet again to meet the expectations in the last round at home against underdogs from Anderlecht when they took only a point in a 1:1 game.
They held the initiative since the kickoff and scored first over Nielsen in the 68th, however, showed once again their vulnerability in the back when they conceded an equalizer eleven minutes later after a misfortunate own goal.
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Gaziantep FK vs Fenerbahce ✅
Gaziantep was a bit unlucky last time out on the road against Istanbulspor when they were close to victory, but had to settle with only a point.
The visitors scored first over Jevtovic in the 38th minute and kept their lead almost till the end, however, probably a bit unlucky, conceded an equalizer just before the match ended.
Gaziantep is currently in the 12th spot in the standings, two points ahead of the relegation-placed Hatayspor.
Midfielder Parmak (9/0) is injured and should be their only absentee worry.
Fenerbahce suffered a pretty inconvenient defeat in the last round at home against slightly underestimated Galatasaray when they were convincingly outscored with a 0:3 result.
The hosts displayed an unusual uncreativity in this one, as they had a couple of decent opportunities to score, but failed on every attempt, and were punished by their opposition once in the first, and on two more occasions during the second part.
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Brentford vs Bournemouth ✅
Brentford displayed a truly inspiring play last time out in the Premier League at home against favored Liverpool when they showed that they mean business this season, as they recorded a surprising 3:1 victory.
Determination is what crowned them in this one, as they went on a break with a 2:0 lead, conceding once though at the begging of the second, but even so, responded in the best way possible and crowned their performance with another one in the last ten minutes.
Brentford is positioned at the 9th spot in the general standings, visibly improving as the season continues.
Midfielder Onyeka (12/0) is doubtful, as well as right-back Hickey (9/0) and forward Toney (16/12). Central-back Jansson (7/0) and offensive midfielder Baptiste (12/0) remain doubtful.
A misery of Bournemouth continues, as they come with another Premier League defeat in the last round traveling to Manchester when they were convincingly outplayed by the Red Devils with a 3:0 result.
As mentioned above, they conceded three times in this one, once in the first, and two more times during the second, having their chances to spice this one up a bit, but lacked that final touch at the finishing.