Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alavés Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Lineups, and How to Watch

It’s not just three points on the line tonight at the Santiago Bernabéu — it’s pride, form, and pressure. Real Madrid host Deportivo Alavés in La Liga on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and Los Blancos desperately need a win after a bruising run of results. With Courtois sidelined, Rodrygo out with a long-term knee injury, and Barcelona stretching their lead at the top, Xabi Alonso’s men cannot afford another slip. Can they deliver? Here’s everything you need to know before kick-off.

Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alavés Match Info at a Glance

Match Preview — A Wounded Giant at Home

Real Madrid come into this fixture under real pressure. They have fallen nine points behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race, having failed to win either of their last two domestic matches. Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are both out — Rodrygo suffering a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus, while Courtois is also sidelined through injury. Aurelien Tchouaméni is suspended, adding further headaches for Alonso.

That said, the Bernabéu is still the Bernabéu — and so is the head-to-head record. The current head-to-head record stands at Real Madrid 15 wins, Deportivo Alavés 2 wins, and 0 draws across all-time meetings. Alavés are no pushovers, but history firmly favours the hosts tonight.

Alavés arrive in reasonable shape themselves. They’ve been steady in mid-table and showed resilience in recent weeks. The absence of Real Madrid’s key defensive and midfield options gives them a genuine path to something here — but pulling off an upset at the Bernabéu remains an enormous ask.

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Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Lunin; Vázquez, Rüdiger, Huijsen, F. García; Ceballos, Güler; Bellingham, Valverde, Vinicius Jr.; Mbappé

Deportivo Alavés (4-1-4-1): Sivera; Otto, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada; Guevara; Calebe, Ibáñez, Suárez, Rebbach; Boyé

Prediction — Madrid to Grind It Out

It won’t be pretty, and it won’t be easy — but Real Madrid should have just enough quality to get the job done in front of their home fans. Vinicius Jr., Mbappé, and Bellingham remain a frightening attacking trio even on an off day, and Alavés will need to defend heroically to keep them out. Expect a tight, tense first half and Madrid to find a way through in the second. Prediction: Real Madrid 2–1 Alavés. Follow all the live action on the official La Liga website and track real-time stats on FotMob. For more football previews and predictions, check out our La Liga coverage at TechnoSports.

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