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Match preview for Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid
Real Madrid are back in LaLiga action on Sunday when they travel to Deportivo Alaves.
Los Blancos were stunned by Arsenal in the Champions League in midweek and will be hoping to bounce back ahead of the return leg in Spain next week.
Things are far from calm in the Spanish capital though. Madrid’s recent performances have fallen short of expectations, with poor form now translating into negative results.
A 2-1 home defeat to Valencia was followed by a loss this weekend could increase concerns, pushing Los Blancos closer to what might be considered a crisis – albeit by the high standards set at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Under the leadership of Eduardo Coudet, formerly of Celta Vigo, Alaves have managed to claw their way out of the drop zone thanks to a timely win last weekend.
The Basque outfit secured a 1-0 away win over Girona, with Carlos Vicente netting the decisive goal in the 61st minute.
Team news for Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid
Alaves are facing a selection headache with three players unavailable due to suspension. Goalkeeper Antonio Sivera is ruled out, as are midfielders Jon Guridi and Tomas Conechny.
With the crucial Champions League second leg on the horizon, Carlo Ancelotti may consider shuffling his lineup. That said, further domestic slip-ups could cost them dearly in the league title race.
Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos have recently joined the injury list, while other key players – including Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal – remain sidelined.
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Expected line-ups for Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid
Deportivo Alaves: Jesus Owono; Santiago Mourino, Abqar, Diarra, Manu Sanchez; Joan Jordan, Antonio Blanco; Carlos Vicente, Carles Alena, Carlos Martin; Kike
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric, Fede Valverde, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
How to watch Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid: TV channel, online stream
Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid kicks off at 15:15 on Sunday and is available to stream on LaLigaTV UK. Fans can also access the game on the Premier Sports Player.
The stats for Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid
- In 19 of the last 21 Deportivo Alaves home matches in LaLiga, the number of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 15 Real Madrid away matches in LaLiga, the number of goals was under 3.5
- Real Madrid have won the last 4 matches in a row and the number of goals was over 2.5
Prediction
Alaves have scored 33 goals and conceded 44 this season, favouring an attacking approach. While that strategy has occasionally cost them points, it has brought an improved level of entertainment.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency – even when fully focused on domestic competition. With one eye on their European commitments, they could be vulnerable.
Alaves might just back themselves to find the net, but the squad available to the Spanish champions should still win out.
Prediction: Deportivo Alaves 1-3 Real Madrid
