Real Madrid Faces Alavés in Crucial La Liga Matchup

VITORIA, Spain — Real Madrid will face Deportivo Alavés on April 13 as they strive to regain momentum in La Liga. The match will kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET at Estadio de Mendizorroza.

After suffering a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid is eager to rebound. The team currently sits second in La Liga standings with 63 points, trailing behind Barcelona, who leads by seven points. Carlo Ancelotti‘s squad looks to secure three points to stay within striking distance of their rivals.

“We need to focus on winning against Alavés, it’s vital for our title chase,” Ancelotti said prior to the match. He confirmed that Spanish goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Raúl Asencio will return to the starting lineup, while Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler will replace injured players.

In contrast, Deportivo Alavés finds itself just above the relegation zone, ranked 17th in La Liga with 30 points. After a recent victory against Girona, Alavés hopes to capitalize on a fatigued Real Madrid side. “Every match is crucial at this point; we need to fight for our survival,” said Alavés head coach Eduardo Coudet.

The confirmed lineups for the match are:

• Deportivo Alavés: Jesús Owono; Mouriño, Abqar, Diarra, Manu Sánchez; Blanco, Jordán; Carlos Vicente, Carlos Martín, Guridi; Kike García.
• Real Madrid: Courtois; Lucas, Asencio, Rüdiger, Fran García; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Güler, Mbappé.

The stakes are high as both teams prepare for this crucial encounter. Alavés needs points to avoid relegation, while Madrid seeks to keep pace with Barcelona. Sports analysts predict a Real Madrid victory, with a common scoreline forecasted at 3-1.

Fans can tune in to watch the match exclusively on SKY Sports in Mexico. As the season progresses, every match will play a pivotal role in determining the championship landscape.