Match Preview: Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves in La Liga Clash
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves– Match preview and team news
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Real Madrid hosts Deportivo Alaves at Santiago Bernabeu on April 21 in a crucial La Liga match. Currently second in the league, Real Madrid aims to end a four-match winless streak, while Alaves seeks to improve its position above the relegation zone after an unbeaten run in their last four games.
- 01Real Madrid is second in La Liga with 70 points, nine points behind Barcelona.
- 02Alvaro Arbeloa's team is winless in their last four matches across all competitions.
- 03Deportivo Alaves is 17th in the standings, unbeaten in their last four games.
- 04Key players missing for Real Madrid include Rodrygo Goes and Thibaut Courtois.
- 05Deportivo Alaves will miss Abde Rebbach and Facundo Garcés due to suspensions.
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Real Madrid will face Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 21 in a pivotal La Liga match. Currently in second place with 70 points from 31 matches, Real Madrid is looking to break a four-match winless streak, including a recent 2-1 defeat to RCD Mallorca and a 1-1 draw against Girona FC. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa will rely on players like Aurélien Tchouaméni, who returns from suspension, while Rodrygo Goes remains sidelined with a knee injury. In goal, Andriy Lunin continues to fill in for the injured Thibaut Courtois. On the other hand, Deportivo Alaves, sitting at 17th in the league, is unbeaten in their last four matches, including two high-scoring draws. They will have to cope without key players like Abde Rebbach and Facundo Garcés, both suspended. This match is crucial for both teams as they navigate their respective challenges in La Liga.
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A win for Real Madrid could boost their confidence and keep them in contention for the title, while a loss for Deportivo Alaves could increase their risk of relegation.
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