Real Madrid CF vs Deportivo Alavés

their home ground plays host to a Primera Division clash between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alavés. As the season enters its final stretch, every point becomes increasingly valuable.

Real Madrid CF come into this fixture in solid form with three wins from their last five. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, Deportivo Alavés have unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five in recent outings. The visitors will be aiming to build on their inconsistent run of results.

In the current standings, Real Madrid CF sit in 2nd place with 63 points, while Deportivo Alavés occupy in 16th place on 27 points. The hosts will be keen to protect their superior league position, while the visitors see this as an opportunity to close the gap. Real Madrid CF's superior attacking output (56 goals) gives them an edge on paper. Defensively, Real Madrid CF have been more solid, conceding just 23 goals.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.