The match with Viktoria Plzen will be the first in the Champions League for Santiago Solari on Real Madrid‘s bench. In spite of batch problems, Iberians are highly favored for victory.
In spite of the recent problems that led to Julen Lopetegui’s dismissal, Real Madrid remains in a good position in the Champions League group. After playing touring games, the “galactics” have accumulated six points, just like AS Roma, which has a higher goal.
The Czechs’ chances of qualification will disappear if they do not win this duel. Plzen will have a difficult task even to get the third place in the group, TSKA Moscow with a three-point lead at the moment.
The tour was the first direct encounter in the history of the two clubs. It was a 2-1 victory, in a match with many occasions for both teams.
At the end of last month, Michal Krmencik suffered an injury that would keep him off the pitch for the rest of the season.
Santiago Solari does not have a lot in. Raphael Varane, Marcelo and Daniel Carvajal are unavailable. Keylor Navas was the owner of the “galactics” in the first three matches in the Champions League, but it remains to be seen if he will defend his guests and Wednesday night, following the change of technicians.
Plzen (4-2-3-1)
Kozacik – Limbersky, Hubnik, Hejda, Reznik – Prochazka, Hrosovsky – Petrzela, Cermak, Havel – Reznicek
Real Madrid (4-3-3)
Navas – Reguilon, Ramos, Nacho, Odriozola – Kroos, Casemiro, Modric – Isco, Benzema, Bale
Solari led his team to two victories, 4-0 with Melilla, in the cup and 2-0 with Valladolid in the championship. The chances for the guests to extend the series of matches without a goal are not as good as it may seem. Plzen‘s attack has been very successful lately, and the defensive issues of the madriens can favor a goal for the hosts.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1.90
