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.
🔗 You can follow the Alaves vs Real Madrid game here on MSport.
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