Alaves vs Real Madrid: Thrilling Showdown Unfolds – Who Will Seize Victory?

Real Madrid finds itself at a critical crossroads this Sunday as they travel to face Alaves — a match that feels less like just another fixture and more like a last-ditch lifeline for their faltering league campaign. Honestly, with just two wins in their past eight outings across all competitions, the pressure is mounting… not just on the players but especially on Xabi Alonso’s shoulders, with whispers about his job security growing louder by the minute. Add to that a painfully thin roster in Vitoria, sidelined by injuries and suspensions — six players missing, and another three ruled out due to cards — and it’s fair to say this game is shaping up into a daunting challenge for Los Blancos. Meanwhile, Alaves can at least comfortably breathe with their 11th place standing, boosted recently by a narrow 1-0 home win against Real Sociedad. There’s a lot riding on this encounter, more than meets the eye — and I don’t expect either side to take it easy. LEARN MORE.

Real Madrid go to Alaves on Sunday desperately needing a win to keep their league challenge on track and potentially save coach Xabi Alonso from the sack.

Madrid have won two of their last eight games in all competitions to fall behind Barcelona in the title race and damage their prospects of a top-eight finish in the Champions League.

Alonso is under huge pressure but will have to cope with a crippling injury list in Vitoria with at least six players not available and another three suspended.

Alaves are 11th following last their 1-0 home win over Real Sociedad on December 6.