- Real Madrid aiming to close 9-point gap on Barcelona in La Liga.
- Alaves struggling with form, hovering just above the relegation zone.
- Typical high-scoring match expected given both teams' recent history.
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Real Madrid will host Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu with the objective of bridging the gap to La Liga leaders, Barcelona. Madrid, winless in their last four matches, are hopeful of capitalizing on their strong home form and attacking prowess, with Mbappe potentially making a decisive impact. Although Alaves are struggling near the relegation zone, they have shown offensive promise despite their precarious defense. Historically, Madrid have dominated this matchup, and their attacking intent suggests another high-scoring encounter is anticipated.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves
Real Madrid host Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, looking to close the gap on the Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona with just seven games left.
The hosts are looking to return to winning ways following their recent slump, while Alaves are hoping for a famous win in their bid to avoid relegation.
Real Madrid News
Real Madrid are winless in their last four matches and will be desperate to respond here. Kylian Mbappe was on target in their dramatic 4–3 defeat to Bayern Munich, a result that confirmed their exit from the UEFA Champions League.
Los Blancos sit second in La Liga, nine points off the top. They have managed five wins in their last 10 matches, including winning three of their last five league games. They’ve been reliable in attack, scoring in nine of those games and netting at least twice in six. But defensive issues remain, with just one clean sheet in that run.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s side have been strong at home, winning seven of their last 10 at the Bernabeu. Their games have been entertaining, with over 2.5 goals in eight of those fixtures, setting the tone for another open contest here.
Deportivo Alaves News
Alaves have failed to win any of their last two league matches, holding out for a stalemate in both games. They played out a high-scoring 3-3 draw in their last match against Real Sociedad.
Quique Sanchez Flores’ men are in danger of relegation, sitting 17th in the table with a point cushion over the drop zone. With only one win in their last 10 fixtures, Alaves come into this one short of confidence. Despite that, they’ve shown attacking promise, scoring in eight of those games. But defensive frailties persist, conceding at least twice in eight of their last 10 and failing to keep a clean sheet.
El Glorioso have been slightly better on their travels, winning three of their last 10 away matches, avoiding defeat in their last two trips. However, they are winless in their previous six matches against top-four sides. Their matches have been high-scoring, producing over 2.5 goals in seven of their last 10 away encounters.
Head to Head
Real Madrid have dominated this fixture, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. They are currently on an eight-game winning streak against Alaves, including a 2–1 win in the reverse fixture.
Verdict
Real Madrid v CD Alaves
Real Madrid have won their last five home meetings with Alaves, with four producing over 2.5 goals. The trend looks set to continue given Madrid’s attacking intent and defensive issues.
With Madrid keeping just one clean sheet in 10 and Alaves conceding heavily, goals at both ends are likely. Mbappe has scored in Madrid’s last two matches and could make the difference again, potentially opening the scoring at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe
First Goalscorer
Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe
First Goalscorer
Verdict
Real Madrid have won their last five home meetings with Alaves, with four producing over 2.5 goals. The trend looks set to continue given Madrid’s attacking intent and defensive issues.
With Madrid keeping just one clean sheet in 10 and Alaves conceding heavily, goals at both ends are likely. Mbappe has scored in Madrid’s last two matches and could make the difference again, potentially opening the scoring at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe
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