The last time Real Madrid visited the Mendizorrotza, they left with three points and a clean sheet.
This time, a reeling Madrid side travels to Vitoria-Gasteiz, only to face an Alaves team buoyed by recent derby success and formidable home form.
It's La Liga action on Sunday, December 14, as Real Madrid travels to the Campo de Futbol de Mendizorrotza to face an Alaves side enjoying a solid campaign.
Madrid boss Xabi Alonso will be desperately aiming to stop a worrying slide and ease the growing pressure with a positive result.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Alaves: Mid-table in 11th position with 18 points from 15 matches.
🔸 Real Madrid: Second in the La Liga table, four points behind leaders Barcelona.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Real Madrid have the best away record in La Liga this season.
🔥 Real Madrid are on a seven-match winning run against Alaves.
🔥 Alaves have lost just two of their eight home matches this season.
🔥 Alaves have managed only five wins in 44 previous meetings with Real Madrid.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵Alaves | Form: L🔴W🟢L🔴L🔴L🔴W🟢:
Eduardo Coudet's side enters this clash in high spirits after a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over local rivals Real Sociedad. Strong at home, they have taken 14 points from eight matches in front of their own fans.
They will be confident of causing problems for a Madrid team low on confidence.
⚪Real Madrid | Form: W🟢D🟡D🟡D🟡W🟢L🔴:
Xabi Alonso's side arrives under a dark cloud, having lost their last two matches in all competitions. Whistles from their own fans after a midweek Champions League defeat to Manchester City highlighted the tension.
With just two wins in their last eight games, this match is arguably Alonso's biggest since taking charge.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵Alaves (possible):
Sivera; Otto, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada; Guevara, Calebe, Ibanez; Suarez, Rebbach, Boye.
⚪Real Madrid (possible):
Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Huijsen, Asencio; Guler, Tchouameni, Ceballos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Lucas Boye — The Alaves forward, with three goals this season, will lead the line and look to exploit Madrid's defensive worries.
✨ Jude Bellingham — Expected to operate in an advanced role behind the strikers, tasked with sparking Madrid's attacking play.
✨ Denis Suarez — The experienced former Barcelona attacker will provide creativity and know-how for the hosts.
✨ Raul Asencio — Could be deployed at left-back due to Madrid's defensive crisis, a key role against Alaves's wing play.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Alaves/Home to win = 5.12
💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 1.72
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.81
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.83
This clash presents a classic battle of momentum: a confident Alaves side with a strong home record faces a wounded Real Madrid giant desperate to stop the rot.
With history heavily favouring the visitors but current form telling a different story, Mendizorrotza is set for a compelling La Liga showdown.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
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A tantalising repeat of last season's dramatic FA Cup final unfolds this Sunday, as Crystal Palace welcomes Manchester City to Selhurst Park in a crucial top-four Premier League clash.
Fresh from European successes, both sides are riding waves of confidence. Pep Guardiola's men, however, will be driven by a desire for payback after Palace's victory at Wembley last May snatched silverware from their grasp.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Crystal Palace: Fourth in the Premier League, having secured a place in the coveted Champions League spots.
🔸 Manchester City: Second in the table, just two points behind the leaders, and firmly in the title race.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Manchester City are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions.
🔥 Crystal Palace have won their last three matches in all competitions.
🔥 Manchester City have won 149 Premier League games while scoring three or more goals under Pep Guardiola.
🔥 This fixture last season at Selhurst Park ended in a 2-2 draw, before City recorded a 5-2 home victory.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴Crystal Palace | Form: W🟢D🟡W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢:
Oliver Glasner's side returned home after three consecutive triumphant away days, which launched them into the top four. The Eagles have been strong at Selhurst Park, with only one home defeat this season.
However, they have drawn four of their seven league games there, showcasing a resilient but sometimes cautious approach. Their midweek 3-0 win in Europe will boost confidence further.
🔵Manchester City | Form: W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Pep Guardiola's team is building powerful momentum. A midweek 2-1 Champions League win at Real Madrid, sealed by a late penalty, demonstrated their enduring quality and nerve.
With the league leaders firmly in their sights, a victory here is crucial. Guardiola is on the verge of joining an exclusive club of managers with 150+ Premier League wins, each of whom has had their team score three or more goals.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Crystal Palace (possible):
Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Clyne, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Pino, Nketiah, Mateta.
🔵Manchester City (possible):
Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Gonzalez, Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Haaland, Doku.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Jean-Philippe Mateta — The striker is hopeful to return from injury to lead the Palace line.
✨ Erling Haaland — Ended a scoring drought with a decisive penalty in Madrid and remains City's primary threat.
✨ Adam Wharton — The midfielder's composure will be vital in the engine room battle against City's technicians.
✨ Jeremy Doku — His pace and trickery on the wing could be key in unlocking a disciplined Palace defence.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Crystal Palace/Home to win = 4.07
💵 Manchester City/Away to win = 1.91
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.63
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.69
This match presents a fascinating tactical battle: a possession-dominant City side hungry for title-race points against a structured and counter-attacking Palace team full of belief.
With recent history and a cup final memory adding extra spice, Selhurst Park is set for a compelling Premier League encounter.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City game here on MSport.
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European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City meet in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday, with both sides needing a result for different reasons.
Madrid seeks to rebound from a damaging home defeat, while City aims to solidify its standing in the league phase.
📈Team Form📉
⚪Real Madrid: Fourth in La Liga, four points below the leader.
🔵Manchester City: On a three-game Premier League winning run.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥Real Madrid have collected 12 points from 15 in the UCL this season.
🔥13 of Real Madrid's last 14 group/league-phase home matches have ended in victory.
🔥Manchester City aim to avoid a third straight loss to Real Madrid after last season's 6-3 aggregate defeat.
🔥City have won just one of their seven previous visits to the Bernabéu.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
⚪Real Madrid | Form (All Competitions): D🟡D🟡W🟢D🟡W🟢L🔴:
Plagued by a worsening defensive injury crisis and low confidence after a Bernabéu implosion, Real Madrid are in crisis territory by their lofty standards.
However, they boast a 100% record in UCL home games this season and will rely on the attacking threat of Kylian Mbappe, who has a career-best nine Champions League goals.
🔵Manchester City | Form (All Competitions): W🟢L🔴L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Pep Guardiola's side has responded strongly to a recent UCL loss with a perfect domestic run. Currently outside the automatic last-16 places, they need a positive result in Madrid.
They travel with a near fully-fit defence but a poor historical record at the Bernabéu.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
⚪Real Madrid (possible): Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Carreras, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., Mbappé.
🔵Manchester City (possible): Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, González, Cherki, Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨Kylian Mbappé — Has seven UCL goals against Man City and is the tournament's leading scorer this season with nine.
✨Phil Foden — Scored last weekend and is pushing for a first UCL start for City.
✨Erling Haaland — A constant creative threat for the visitors.
✨Real's Defence — A decimated backline faces its ultimate test against Haaland.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Real Madrid/Home to win = 2.69
💵 Manchester City/Away to win = 2.54
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.44
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.51
This is a classic European narrative: a wounded giant at home against a modern powerhouse. With history favouring Madrid at the Bernabéu but momentum with City, a compelling Champions League night is guaranteed.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Real Madrid vs Manchester City game here on MSport.
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