Real Madrid Seek Redemption as Alavés Face Uphill Battle at the Bernabéu

Spanish La Liga  -  Real Madrid VS Alaves
Match Time:22-04-2026 03:30 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Real Madrid will look to recover from their Champions League disappointment when they host Deportivo Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu. Trailing FC Barcelona by nine points, Madrid face a struggling Alavés side sitting just above the relegation zone.

Team Analysis:

Real Madrid are enduring a difficult spell with four games without a win, leaving their title hopes fading and their season at risk of ending without silverware. Meanwhile, Deportivo Alavés remain in a tight relegation battle but have shown attacking resilience, giving them a slight chance to exploit Madrid's struggles.

Player Situation:

Real Madrid will be without Raul Asencio and long-term absentee Rodrygo, while injuries to Thibaut Courtois mean Andrey Lunin continues in goal, although Aurelien Tchouameni returns from suspension. Deportivo Alavés have no new injury issues but will miss Carlos Benavidez and suspended Abde Rebbach, with changes expected in their lineup.

Result Prediction:

Real Madrid may be out of the title race, but they will aim to respond strongly, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior likely to exploit defensive weaknesses in Deportivo Alavés.

Predicted Result: Real Madrid 3-1 Alaves.