Real Madrid vs Alaves: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Real Madrid prepare to host Alaves on April 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Real Madrid, currently 2nd in the standings with 70 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 40 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. The attack has been led by Kylian Mbappe, the leading goalscorer this season with 23 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Alaves, sitting 17th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Lucas Boye, who leads the scoring with 9 goals. Support has come from Toni Martinez, Carlos Vicente, Angel Perez, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Real Madrid and Alaves have favored Real Madrid, with Alaves claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Over the past few seasons, Real Madrid have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Girona, Real Madrid recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Lunin, Garcia, Asencio, Militao, Carvajal, Diaz, Camavinga, Bellingham, Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Mbappe. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Alaves's last outing came against Real Sociedad, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Rebbach, Parada, Tenaglia, Otto, Perez, Guridi, Blanco, Ibanez, Diabate, Martinez. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Real Madrid are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Madrid and Alaves are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Real Madrid's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Alaves's games average 3.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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