Real Madrid's Trophy Drought Looms

Real Madrid faces a crucial match against Deportivo Alavés, desperately needing a win to keep faint La Liga title hopes alive. Their April has been challenging, marked by a Champions League quarterfinal elimination to Bayern Munich and recent league draws against Girona and a loss to Mallorca. These results have left Los Blancos nine points behind league leaders Barcelona with only seven games left in the season.

Under manager Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid has struggled to maintain consistent form, particularly after European fixtures. Their quest for a strong finish is now focused on domestic duties, with Alavés, fighting relegation, posing a significant threat. Alavés, under new coach Quique Sánchez Flores, is on a four-match unbeaten run, aiming to secure their league status.

Real Madrid's predicted lineup includes Lunin; Carvajal, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Güler; Mbappé, Vinícius Jr. Alavés's predicted lineup is Sivera; Pérez, Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Enríquez; Ibánez, Blanco, Guridi; Martínez, Diabate. This encounter is critical for Real Madrid to demonstrate resilience and secure a victory at home.