Alavés Faces Atletico Madrid in Crucial LaLiga Match

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain — Deportivo Alavés will host Atlético Madrid on Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. local time in a vital LaLiga match. This clash is part of the 34th round of the LaLiga EA Sports season and could have significant implications for both teams’ standings.

Alavés comes into the match fighting to avoid relegation, currently sitting 17th with 34 points. They are just two points above the drop zone and are eager to build on their recent 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad. Coach Eduardo Coudet emphasized the need for a strong home performance, stating, “We are facing a high-quality team and must deliver a great game at home.”

In contrast, Atlético Madrid, under coach Diego Simeone, is in pursuit of Champions League qualification, currently third with 66 points. They recently secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano. Simeone has all his key players available for this match, which is particularly special for Giuliano, who returns to his former club.

Alavés has a few uncertainties regarding their lineup. Abdel Abqar is out due to injury, and there are doubts about the fitness of players like Carles Aleñá and Joan Jordán. However, Coudet’s probable starting XI includes Sivera, Tenaglia, Garcés, Mouriño, Manu Sánchez, Guevara, Antonio Blanco, Carlos Vicente, Guridi, Aleñá, and Kike García.

For Atlético, expected starters are Oblak, Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán, Giuliano, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher, Griezmann, and Julián Alvarez. The team is looking to secure the third spot in LaLiga as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and LaLiga TV Bar. Both teams are motivated, with Alavés seeking crucial points for survival, while Atlético aims to solidify their standing as the season nears its conclusion. This game promises high stakes as Alavés hopes to capitalize on their home advantage against a historically strong Atlético side.