Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | La Liga 2023-24
The 2023-24 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Deportivo Alaves take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Los Blancos have been exceptional this season and are the favorites to win this game.
Deportivo Alaves are in 11th place in the La Liga standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The Basque outfit played out a 2-2 draw against Girona last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have won the league title and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. Los Blancos thrashed Granada by a 4-0 result in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this week.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Deportivo Alaves and have won 19 out of the 23 matches between the two teams. Deportivo Alaves have managed three victories against Real Madrid and will be aiming to improve their record in this fixture.
Real Madrid form guide: W-W-W-D-W
Deportivo Alaves form guide: D-W-W-W-L
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Team News
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are sweating over the fitness of star midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. The Frenchman's injury also threatens his participation in the UEFA Champions League final.
Injured: Aurelien Tchouameni
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Deportivo Alaves
Aleksandar Sedlar and Ruben Duarte are currently injured and will not feature in this game. Samu has served his suspension and will be available for selection.
Injured: Aleksandar Sedlar, Ruben Duarte
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Predicted XI
Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-4-2): Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos, Bellingham; Diaz, Vinicius
Deportivo Alaves Predicted XI (4-5-1): Sivera; Tenaglia, Abqar, Marin, Javi Lopez; Benavidez, Guevara; Vicente, Guridi, Simeone; Kike Garcia
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction
Real Madrid have an excellent squad at their disposal and will look to conclude their triumphant campaign on a high. Stars including Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham have made a massive impact this season and will look to continue their top performances this week.
Deportivo Alaves have punched above their weight but might be out of their depth in this fixture. Real Madrid are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Deportivo Alaves