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Real Madrid Looks to Rebound Against Alavés After Tumultuous Week

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid is hoping to turn the page after a difficult week that saw them suffer back-to-back defeats at home, first in LaLiga against Celta de Vigo and then against Manchester City in the Champions League. The team, currently sitting in second place in LaLiga, faces Alavés this Sunday at Mendizorroza stadium, seeking a crucial win to boost morale before the winter break.

Manager Xabi Alonso has been grappling with significant player absences, forcing him to rely on youth players to fill the squad. However, the return of key players like Kylian Mbappé and Antonio Rüdiger, along with the potential debut of Víctor Valdepeñas, offers a much-needed boost to the team.

Real Madrid has a strong historical record against Alavés, winning their last five visits to Mendizorroza. Alavés currently sits in 11th place with 18 points.

The match, marking the halfway point of the domestic tournament, is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th, at 14:00 hours CDMX/15:00 hours ET.

Projected Lineups:

  • Alavés: Antonio Sivera, Victor Parada, Jon Pachecho, Nahuel Tenaglia, Jonny Otto, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibáñez, Abde Rebbach, Denis Suárez, Calebe, Lucas Boyé.
  • Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Víctor Valdepeñas, Raúl Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Vinícius, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo.

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