In an exciting clash set to take place on Tuesday night, Real Madrid will look to secure their ninth consecutive victory in La Liga as they host Alaves, who are in impressive form.
Match Preview
Los Blancos, already crowned champions, come into the game following a 4-0 victory over Granada, while Alaves held high-flying Girona to a draw in their recent fixture.
Real Madrid has had a remarkable 2023-24 La Liga campaign, leading the table with 90 points from 35 matches, boasting 28 wins, six draws, and one loss.
After securing the title earlier this month, Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League final with a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.
In preparation for the final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1, head coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to manage the squad’s minutes carefully.
Despite making significant changes against Granada, Real Madrid still secured a convincing 4-0 victory, demonstrating the depth and confidence within the squad.
Real Madrid has been dominant at the Santiago Bernabeu this season, collecting 47 points from 17 matches, winning 15 and drawing two.
Alaves, on the other hand, has struggled away from home, earning only 14 points from 17 matches, and they have lost their last four league encounters against Real Madrid.
Although Alaves famously won at the Bernabeu in November 2020, this match presents a tough challenge for them.
Luis Garcia Plaza’s side sits in 11th place with 42 points, one point behind 10th-placed Getafe, and enters the game in good form, earning 10 points from their last four matches.
Team News & Updates:
Real Madrid will be without David Alaba due to a knee injury, while Aurelien Tchouameni faces uncertainty for the Champions League final due to a foot problem.
However, Ancelotti has hinted at squad rotation to prepare for the final stages of the La Liga season.
Key players like Vinicius Junior, Dani Carvajal, and Jude Bellingham are expected to start, while Federico Valverde and Ferland Mendy could also feature.
For Alaves, Aleksandar Sedlar will miss out due to injury, but Samu Omorodion returns from suspension.
Kike Garcia is likely to lead the line, supported by Jon Guridi, who impressed in their recent match against Girona.
Antonio Sivera is expected to start in goal, replacing Jesus Owono.
Prediction & Analysis
While Alaves are expected to put up a fight, Real Madrid’s formidable form makes them the favorites to clinch their 29th league victory of the season.
Both teams have shown strength in recent matches, promising an engaging contest.
- Real Madrid 2-1 Alaves
