Alaves – Real Madrid, La Liga: date, time and TV

On Thursday, December 21st. Real Madrid will visit Alaves in Mendezorroza Stadium For the eighteenth day of League From Spain. The match will start at 5:30pm (ARG/CHI/URU) and 3:30pm (COL/ECU/OPER).

Because it’s important

Real Madrid follows Girona’s surprise and is at the top of the Spanish League standings with two points. A win in their visit to Alaves and a defeat to Girona in their visit to Betis would give the team led by Carlo Ancelotti the long-awaited leadership.

For its part, Alaves arrives after being defeated by Girona 3-0. They are in the middle of the table and are without a win in three matches. With the holidays approaching, you need to restore your smile to avoid falling into the worrying and dramatic red zone.

Players to watch

Real Madrid will visit the Estadio Mendizorosa with difficult news David Alaba suffers from a cruciate ligament tear. In addition, Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao and Arda Guler are still sidelined.

Ferland Mendy is a doubt, as is Dani Carvajal, who is putting the finishing touches on his recovery He could be present against Alaves. Those who are and will be essential in this commitment are Briton Jude Bellingham, a great figure in the Leagueand the trident in the midline is made up of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Fede Valverde.

Brahim Díaz and Rodrigo will, in principle, be the attackers of the White House. Kepa will be the goalkeeper chosen by Ancelotti.

For Alaves, Samuel Omorodion, Luis Rioja and John Joridi will be the attacking trio. In defence, a line of five defenders is expected with Antonio Civeira under the three sticks.

This is how they arrived

Real Madrid arrives having beaten Villarreal 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, while Alaves have just lost 3-0 to Girona at the Estadio Montilivi.

Previous last

They last met on February 19, 2023, with Real Madrid beating Alaves 3-0.

The goals were scored by Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema from a penalty kick.