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Mbappé's Goal Drought: Pichichi Race Heats Up
21 Apr
Summary
- Real Madrid faces Alavés at the Bernabéu, aiming to end a frustrating season.
- Kylian Mbappé is in a goal drought, with Vedat Muriqi closing in on the Pichichi.
- Madrid returns to the Bernabéu for one of three remaining home games this season.
Real Madrid prepares for their return to the Estadio Bernabéu, facing Alavés amidst a season marked by significant frustration. Having been eliminated from the Champions League, Los Blancos are also nine points behind Barcelona in LaLiga. The team's lineup for the Alavés match is expected to be consistent with recent games.
Potential changes include Dani Carvajal at right back and Dean Huijsen in central defense. Aurélien Tchouaméni is set to return to midfield alongside Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, and Arda Güler. Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior will lead the attack.
Mbappé is currently one booking away from suspension and is on a goal drought, scoring zero in his last four appearances. This has allowed Mallorca's Vedat Muriqi to narrow the gap in the Pichichi trophy race, now sitting just two goals behind Mbappé's 23.
Madrid's remaining home fixtures include matches against Real Oviedo on May 14 and Athletic Club on May 25. The game against Alavés is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, with a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff in the United States.
