Alaves Faces Atletico Madrid in Crucial La Liga Match This Saturday

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain — Alaves will host Atletico Madrid in a vital La Liga match on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. local time at Estadio de Mendizorroza. The home team, currently sitting at 17th place, is just two points above the relegation zone and desperate for a win.

Alaves comes into the game following a significant 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad, giving them a boost in confidence after winning two of their last four matches. They have accumulated 34 points this season with a record of eight wins, ten draws, and fifteen losses.

On the other hand, Atletico Madrid, currently in third place, is ten points behind league leaders Barcelona. The Red and Whites have had a disappointing season by their standards, including an early exit from the Champions League and a loss in the Copa del Rey semi-finals to Barcelona. Despite this, Atletico Madrid remains in a comfortable position for Champions League qualification.

Head coach Coudet made tactical changes during their last match, and now Alaves hopes to capitalize on their recent form. However, they have struggled at home, earning only 19 points in 16 matches this season.

Atletico Madrid has also had a rocky time away, dropping points in nine out of their 16 away matches this season. They will be looking to regain form and aim for all three points to keep their title hopes alive, albeit under challenging circumstances.

The two teams faced each other earlier this season, with Atletico winning 2-1 at Wanda Metropolitano. Last season, Alaves managed an impressive 2-0 victory over the Madrid side in their home fixture.

Both teams are motivated to secure victory as they look to finish the season strongly. Veteran players from both sides are expected to play key roles as they vie for valuable points as the season wraps up. The upcoming match is crucial for both sides, with Alaves fighting for survival and Atletico Madrid striving to hold onto a top-three position.