Real Madrid head into this midweek clash under serious pressure after a difficult run of form that has seen them go four matches without a win.
Their La Liga title hopes have taken a major hit, with dropped points including a frustrating draw against Girona sparking reactions from fans who expected a stronger push at this stage of the season.
Softfootball mentioned that Things have not been much better in Europe, where Bayern Munich edged past Madrid in the Champions League. Despite a strong showing at certain points, late moments proved costly, and Bayern capitalised to seal the win.
The highlights of that encounter were later shared on YouTube via Bayern’s official channel, drawing even more attention to Madrid’s defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
Watch highlight below;
With the league title now slipping away, focus shifts to pride and consistency as Madrid prepare to host Deportivo Alavés. Historically dominant in this fixture, Los Blancos will aim to bounce back and maintain their strong head-to-head record, while Alavés arrive with fighting spirit, having shown resilience in recent matches despite defensive concerns.
Real Madrid still possess attacking quality through players like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, and they will be expected to make the difference against an Alavés side that has struggled at the back in recent away games.
Team News
Madrid will be without Raúl Asencio due to illness, while Rodrygo remains out with a long-term injury. Thibaut Courtois is still sidelined, meaning Andriy Lunin continues in goal. Aurélien Tchouaméni returns to midfield after suspension.
Alavés, on the other hand, have no new injury worries but will miss Abde Rebbach due to suspension, while Carlos Benavídez remains unavailable.
Possible Lineups
Real Madrid: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Rudiger, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler, Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Alaves: Sivera; Perez, Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Yusi; Ibanez, Blanco, Guridi; Martinez, Boye
Where to Watch
| Competition | Fixture | Platform |
| La Liga | Real Madrid vs Alavés | SuperSport / La Liga TV |
| La Liga | Real Madrid vs Alavés | ESPN+ (Streaming) |
