Real Madrid travel to Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday, April 13, desperate for a response after back-to-back defeats in La Liga and Europe and with Barca pulling away with a four-point gap.
Alaves, hovering just above the relegation zone, are fighting for survival and will hope to take advantage of a potentially rotated Madrid side with a certain Arsenal on their minds ahead of a vital Champions League second leg.
🔵Alaves Seek Safety Amid Survival Battle | Home Win = 5.30💵
Alaves sit 17th in La Liga, two points clear of the drop zone, but recent form suggests resilience. A huge 1-0 win at Girona last time out ended a rough patch and lifted morale.
Despite poor home form—just 16 points from 14 games—Eduardo Coudet’s men have lost only one of their last five league matches. Now they will have to repeat the trick against defending champions to keep their hopes alive.
⚪Real Madrid Need a Response After Back-to-Back Defeats | Away Win = 1.65💵
Los Blancos are four points behind leaders Barcelona and cannot afford more dropped points. A 2-1 loss to Valencia in La Liga, followed by a shocking 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, has raised alarms.
With El Clásico looming and a Copa del Rey final ahead, this fixture is a must-win for Ancelotti’s men to remain in the title race and stay within touching distance of their Catalan rivals while keeping the team fresh for Wednesday.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Alaves welcome Nahuel Tenaglia back from suspension but lose Jon Guridi, Antonio Sivera, and Tomas Conechny due to bans. Jesus Owono will start in goal, with Kike Garcia leading the attack after an 11-goal league season.
For Real Madrid, Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy return to contention, but Carvajal, Militao, and potentially Alaba remain out. Key players like Bellingham, Mbappe, and Vinicius are expected to be rested, with rotation likely from Ancelotti.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.28💵
⚽ Real Madrid has won six straight La Liga meetings against Alavés. | Specials Market: Away & Clean Sheet = 2.32
⚽ Alaves have lost just one of their last five (5) games in La Liga, beating Villarreal and Girona during that time. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes (GG/NG) = 2.13
⚽ Los Blancos have scored 2+ goals in five of their last six visits to Alaves. | Goals Market: Away Over 1.5 = 1.62
With Alaves desperate to avoid the drop and Madrid eager to bounce back, Sunday’s clash offers intensity from both ends of the table—expect a battle of survival versus silverware ambitions.
🔗You can check out the La Liga game, Alaves vs Real Madrid, here on MSport.
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