Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Real Madrid will begin the process of putting their nightmare UEFA Champions League exit behind them on Sunday, when they travel to face Real Valladolid in La Liga.

Following back-to-back losses to Barcelona in separate competitions and the emphatic end of their European dominance at the hands of Ajax on Tuesday, Los Blancos are almost certain to end the 2018-19 season without silverware. They sit third in the table, 12 points off leaders Barcelona.

Their opponents will be seeking to capitalise on what has been a rotten run for Madrid. Valladolid are still big underdogs for this encounter, and any point would be valuable given they are just three points above the relegation zone.

Madrid's reaction to their miserable week is a must-watch. Here are all the key details for the fixture.

Odds

Real Valladolid (17-4)

Draw (10-3)

Real Madrid (4-6)

Odds according to Oddschecker.

Date: Sunday, March 10

Time: 7:45 p.m. (GMT), 3:45 p.m. (ET)

TV Info: Premier Sports (UK), beIN Sports (U.S.)

Live Stream: Eleven Sports (UK), beIN Sports Connect (U.S.)

Preview

Although Los Blancos have been hit-and-miss domestically in recent years, since 2013, they have been dependable in the Champions League. It's why it was such a surprise to see them crumble when Ajax came to town on Tuesday.

Not only were they beaten 4-1 on the night, seeing the Dutch side through 5-3 on aggregate, but Ajax played with an ingenuity and vibrancy that's been scarce from Los Blancos for long spells of this season.

In addition, Madrid were without suspended captain Sergio Ramos and also didn't have the goals of Cristiano Ronaldo to rely on to get them out of trouble:

Here are the highlights from a night to forget for Madridistas:

In the buildup to the Valladolid game, there has been a lot of talk about what will come next for Los Blancos. Some reports suggest this may be the final time manager Santiago Solari takes charge of the team.

According to Goal, Julen Lopetegui's successor will likely get his marching orders after the match at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Sunday. Former Madrid, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is said to be in the frame to take over.

Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague also told BBC Radio 5 Live that Solari may get the ax before Sunday is over:

While there will be a lot of long-term thinking in the corridors of power at the Santiago Bernabeu, in the short term, those associated with the club will want to see a professional performance from their players on Sunday to steady the ship.

Valladolid are in rotten form too, losing four of their past five. Per The Spanish Football Podcast, the situation is tight at the bottom of the table:

They have struggled at home this term as well, picking up just two wins from their 14 league matches in front of their own fans. If Sergio's team is to keep comfortably clear of a relegation scrap, that record must improve before the end of the season.

It's likely to be a big atmosphere in Valladolid, and it may take an under-pressure Madrid side some time to settle. At the end of a turbulent spell, Los Blancos will do just enough.

Prediction: Real Valladolid 1-2 Real Madrid