La Liga Preview: Two Promoted Teams Clash!

On August 29 at 1:00 AM, La Liga’s third round will see Real Valladolid host Leganés. These two newly promoted teams are set to clash in what is expected to be an early relegation battle, with the outcome highly anticipated.

In the 2023-24 season, Real Valladolid was the runner-up in the Segunda División, while Leganés claimed the championship title. Both newly promoted teams will face off this round. Despite being newcomers, both teams have shown good form in their starts, with Real Valladolid sitting 10th in the league with 3 points from one win and one loss, and Leganés ranking 6th with 4 points from one win and one draw.

Real Valladolid started the season with a 1-0 victory over Espanyol but then suffered a 0-3 defeat against reigning champions Real Madrid due to a clear gap in strength. Raul Moro scored the team’s only goal of the season so far.

Leganés drew 1-1 with Osasuna in the first round and then secured their first win of the season by defeating Las Palmas 2-1 in the second round. Juan Cruz has been outstanding, scoring in both games, becoming the team’s top offensive threat, while Franquesa also found the back of the net once.

According to Transfermarkt data, Real Valladolid’s total squad value is just 46.4 million euros, making them the lowest-valued team in La Liga; Leganés’ total squad value is 46.55 million euros, placing them second-lowest in the league, and these two teams have a significant gap in valuation compared to others. This indicates that despite their good start, they remain favorites for relegation. In this clash, both sides will be eager to secure a victory over their opponent to bolster their chances of avoiding relegation.

Both teams will field full-strength squads for this match, with all players available to play.

In terms of historical encounters, Real Valladolid has 4 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, putting them at a slight disadvantage. At Real Valladolid’s home ground, both teams have won 2 matches each, with 3 draws, showing a balanced record.

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