Overview
Real Madrid's record since the start of the 2024-2025 season has been quite impressive. They are still unbeaten in the last 8 matches, with 6 wins and 2 draws. Notably, Los Blancos have won all 4 recent matches in all competitions.
In the most recent round of La Liga, Real Madrid easily defeated Espanyol with a score of 4-1. Despite conceding the first goal, their superior class helped coach Carlo Ancelotti's team successfully reverse the situation.
After a difficult start, new signing Kylian Mbappe is scoring goals. The French striker has scored 6 goals, becoming the team's top scorer. The former Paris St Germain star scored 4 goals in La Liga, 1 goal in the Champions League and the remaining goal came in the European Super Cup match.
However, Real Madrid does not only have Mbappe when Vinicius, Rodrygo and Endrick are also in good form.
In terms of defense, after 8 matches played, the Bernabeu home team has only conceded 4 goals. In goal, Thibaut Courtois has continuously shined with his amazing saves.
Real Madrid's next opponent is Alaves, an interesting phenomenon in La Liga this season. The Basque club caused a surprise when they won 3, drew 1 after the first 6 matches of the season in La Liga and entered the top 5. Notably, the team of coach Luis Garcia overcame tough opponents such as Real Sociedad, Sevilla and drew with Real Betis.
However, there is still a big gap in strength between the two teams. Not to mention, Alaves has lost to Los Blancos in all 5 recent confrontations, scoring 3 goals and conceding 17. With home advantage, perhaps Real Madrid will win all 3 points to bring Alaves back to earth.
Human resources situation
Brahim Diaz, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba from Real Madrid are still unable to return due to injury.
On the other side of the front line, Jesus Owono and Hugo Novoa are not healthy enough to play.
Expected lineup:
Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Alaves: Sivera, Tenaglia, Abqar, Sedlar, Sanchez, Guridi, Guevara, Blanco, Martinez, Garcia, Conechny.
The match between Real Madrid and Alaves takes place at 2:00 a.m. on September 25 (Vietnam time).
