This Sunday, April 13, 2025, Real Madrid visit Deportivo Alavés at the Estadio de Mendizorroza for Matchday 31 of LaLiga EA Sports. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. local time (10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT).

Teams in contrasting situations

Carlo Ancelotti’s side arrives under pressure after suffering back-to-back defeats—first a 2-1 loss to Valencia in the league, followed by a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League. With 63 points, Real Madrid currently sit second in the table, four points behind leaders FC Barcelona, and cannot afford further setbacks if they hope to stay in the title race.

Deportivo Alavés, meanwhile, are fighting for survival at the other end of the table. With 30 points, they occupy 17th place, just above the relegation zone. Under Luis García Plaza, the team has shown improvement with two wins and two draws in their last five matches, and they’ll look to take advantage of Madrid’s recent struggles.

Probable lineups

Deportivo Alavés (4-2-3-1):
Owono; Tenaglia, Abqar, Diarra, Manu Sánchez; Jordán, Blanco; Vicente, Aleñá, Carlos Martín; Kike García.

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Asencio, Tchouaméni, Fran García; Camavinga, Modric; Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler, Rodrygo; Endrick.

High stakes on both sides

Real Madrid will be desperate to bounce back and avoid losing ground to Barça, while Alavés are looking to secure crucial points at home to stay above the drop. Expect a tense and hard-fought match in Vitoria, with plenty on the line for both sides.