Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Tips & Preview – Hosts favoured in a high-scoring contest

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Last updated: Sun 19 Apr 2026 14:26

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Real Madrid aiming to close 9-point gap on Barcelona in La Liga.
Alaves struggling with form, hovering just above the relegation zone.
Typical high-scoring match expected given both teams' recent history.

Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves

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Real Madrid host Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, looking to close the gap on the Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona with just seven games left.

The hosts are looking to return to winning ways following their recent slump, while Alaves are hoping for a famous win in their bid to avoid relegation.

Real Madrid News

Real Madrid are winless in their last four matches and will be desperate to respond here. Kylian Mbappe was on target in their dramatic 4–3 defeat to Bayern Munich, a result that confirmed their exit from the UEFA Champions League.

Los Blancos sit second in La Liga, nine points off the top. They have managed five wins in their last 10 matches, including winning three of their last five league games. They’ve been reliable in attack, scoring in nine of those games and netting at least twice in six. But defensive issues remain, with just one clean sheet in that run.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s side have been strong at home, winning seven of their last 10 at the Bernabeu. Their games have been entertaining, with over 2.5 goals in eight of those fixtures, setting the tone for another open contest here.

Deportivo Alaves News

Alaves have failed to win any of their last two league matches, holding out for a stalemate in both games. They played out a high-scoring 3-3 draw in their last match against Real Sociedad.

Quique Sanchez Flores’ men are in danger of relegation, sitting 17th in the table with a point cushion over the drop zone. With only one win in their last 10 fixtures, Alaves come into this one short of confidence. Despite that, they’ve shown attacking promise, scoring in eight of those games. But defensive frailties persist, conceding at least twice in eight of their last 10 and failing to keep a clean sheet.

El Glorioso have been slightly better on their travels, winning three of their last 10 away matches, avoiding defeat in their last two trips. However, they are winless in their previous six matches against top-four sides. Their matches have been high-scoring, producing over 2.5 goals in seven of their last 10 away encounters.

Head to Head

Real Madrid have dominated this fixture, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. They are currently on an eight-game winning streak against Alaves, including a 2–1 win in the reverse fixture.

Verdict

Real Madrid v CD Alaves

Real Madrid have won their last five home meetings with Alaves, with four producing over 2.5 goals. The trend looks set to continue given Madrid’s attacking intent and defensive issues.

With Madrid keeping just one clean sheet in 10 and Alaves conceding heavily, goals at both ends are likely. Mbappe has scored in Madrid’s last two matches and could make the difference again, potentially opening the scoring at the Bernabeu.

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