Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Real Madrid face Deportivo Alavés in a crucial La Liga clash as the Spanish giants seek their first victory in April, a month marked by a series of setbacks that have left them on the brink of a trophyless season. The club’s recent struggles include a heartbreaking Champions League quarterfinal elimination to Bayern Munich, followed by a 2–1 defeat to Mallorca and a 1–1 draw with Girona. These results have left Real Madrid nine points behind league leaders Barcelona with just seven games remaining in the campaign. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa emphasized that the team still has “seven games to win,” starting with the visit of relegation-threatened Alavés, who are fighting for survival in La Liga. The match is a pivotal moment for Real Madrid as they aim to end the season on a strong note and make Barcelona work for their title. Arbeloa’s side has struggled with consistency in recent weeks, with sloppy performances following their European exploits. After Barcelona’s own slip-up against Girona in February, Madrid’s focus shifted to the Champions League, but their response was a back-to-back league defeat to Osasuna and Getafe. A dramatic 3–2 derby win against Atlético Madrid in March offered a glimmer of hope, but subsequent losses to Mallorca and Girona have derailed their momentum. With Europe no longer a priority, Madrid must now concentrate on domestic success, aiming to secure a perfect run in their final seven matches to have any chance of catching Barcelona. Deportivo Alavés, meanwhile, are in a desperate fight for survival, sitting just one point above the relegation zone. Under new head coach Quique Sánchez Flores, the Basque club has enjoyed an unbeaten run in their last four games, scoring a combined 22 goals.#la_liga #real_madrid #kylian_mbappe #deportivo_alaves #juan_martinez
