Real Madrid will continue their efforts to keep pace with an in-form Barcelona when they host Deportivo Alaves in La Liga on Tuesday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men made it four wins in a row in all competitions with a 4-1 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu last weekend. But Barca have taken flight, winning six of their six games and leading the table by four points.
Ancelotti will have to be careful to use his resources wisely in midweek. Real Madrid’s injury list has thinned slightly, particularly in midfield with Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni starting each of the last two games. However, there is the small matter of a cross-town derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday looming.
If the Derbi fail to focus on the game, Alavés could be well placed to take advantage after a rather impressive start to the season. Luis Garcia Plaza’s men sit seventh after claiming a third win in their first six games against Sevilla last time out.
Real Madrid vs Alaves lineups, predicted starting XI and team news
Jude Bellingham received a knock to the shoulder against Espanyol and could rest on the bench. Conversely, Vinicius Junior And Endrick were on the bench this weekend and could come into play from the start.
Dani Carvajal was withdrawn after an hour due to an ankle injury, meaning Lucas Vazquez is ready to slot into the right-back position.
Eduardo Camavinga is still sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while Dani Ceballos nurses have ankle injuries and Brahim Diaz has a hamstring problem. David Alaba is a long-term absentee.
Real Madrid’s predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Tchouameni Guler — Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Hurt: Camavinga, Ceballos, Diaz, Alaba, Carvajal
Suspended: None
Garcia has no injury concerns other than the goalkeeper Jesus Owono be sidelined due to muscle injury.
Winger Carlos Vicente and attacking Toni Martinez They will be Alaves’ main threat and will score two goals each this season.
XI predicted by Alavés (4-2-3-1 from right to left): Sivera (GK) — Tenaglia, Abqar, Sedlar, Sanchez — Guevara, Jordan — Vicente, Stoichkov, Martin — Martinez
Hurt: Owono
Suspended: None
Real Madrid vs Alaves Live Streaming, TV Channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in select areas across major regions around the world:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+WatchESPN |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UNITED KINGDOM | — | Number one player, LaLigaTV |
| Australia | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | — | GXR World |
