Roster Rundown
Deportivo Alaves comes in with a squad that’s been performing admirably despite a few hiccups. Antonio Sivera will be crucial in goal, he’s been the wall they need, with some top saves recently. Jon Guridi, the engine in midfield, brings creativity and grit—19 key passes in the last five matches. Asier Villalibre, the striker, has been finding the net—banging in two goals in the last four appearances. Carlos Benavidez, a solid presence in defense, has been vital in maintaining their structure.
However, they’ll be missing the services of Nahuel Tenaglia and Enrique García—both sidelined with injuries. It’s a blow, no doubt, but they’ve got depth.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, boasts a star-studded lineup. Luka Modric, still weaving through defenses with his passing masterclass, has racked up five assists recently. Vinicius Junior, the speedster on the wing, has buried three goals in as many games. Jude Bellingham, who’s continuing to shine in midfield, has been a revelation with his attacking prowess.
Their defense, marshalled by Thibaut Courtois between the sticks, has been rock solid. Missing from the lineup though, are Karim Benzema and Dani Carvajal, both out due to injuries. It’ll test their squad depth, but they’ve got the firepower to cope.
Head-to-Head
In their past encounters, it’s been a tough ride for Alaves.
Real Madrid has had their number, with the last three matchups showing:
Deportivo Alaves 0-2
Real Madrid [March 2025],
Deportivo Alaves 1-3
Real Madrid [January 2024],
Deportivo Alaves 1-4
Real Madrid [November 2023].
Recent Form
Deportivo Alaves is coming off a mixed bag of results. They edged past Girona with a 1-0 victory, stumbled against Rayo Vallecano with a 2-0 loss, battled to a 2-2 draw with Las Palmas, secured a narrow 1-0 win against Villarreal CF, and recently, a 1-1 draw with RCD Mallorca.
Real Madrid’s recent form has been less than stellar. They suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, a close 1-2 loss to Valencia, played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad, and found some rhythm with consecutive wins against Leganes (3-2) and Villarreal (2-1).
Wrap-Up
With Alaves trying to find consistency and Madrid looking to regain their dominant form, this match is set to be intriguing. Alaves has shown they can hang with the big boys, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively.
Real Madrid is aiming to capitalize on any slips, with their formidable attack likely to test Alaves' resolve. The absences on both sides add a layer of unpredictability, but it’s the kind of game that could swing on a single moment of magic—or a blunder.
Summary
Looking at the stats and recent performances, it’s clear
Real Madrid has the upper hand historically and in terms of squad depth. Their recent form has been patchy, but they’ve got the talent to bounce back. Alaves, while spirited, needs to be at the top of their game, especially with their key absences. This match might just turn on the individual brilliance that Madrid's stars are known for. But don’t count out Alaves; they’ve surprised us before.
Match Odds Deportivo Alaves – Real Madrid
Leon's odds for Deportivo Alaves winning are - 82.
Real Madrid odds for winning the game offered at - 1.08.
Draw odds offered at 9.15.
