Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz and Luka Modric scored in that 4-1 win at the Bernabeu that took them temporarily to the top. Girona’s win brought them back into second, but Ancelotti will want no complaints when his side visit Alaves. A win would let Real Madrid keep up with Girona, assuming the leaders win their tricky trip to Real Betis. Ancelotti would like to sit at the summit around the winter break period but would remain content with second place for now, which requires a statement win over Alaves on Thursday night.
Aurelien Tchouameni, however, is back after a lengthy absence and Ancelotti has said he could utilise the French midfielder at centre-back in Alaba's absence. Ferland Mendy will also miss Thursday's game with a head injury, while Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Jr, Arda Guler, and Eduardo Camavinga all remain out. Real Madrid predicted lineup vs AlavesReal Madrid predicted lineup vs Alaves (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Garcia; Tchouameni, Valverde, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Joselu. Alaves vs Real Madrid score predictionThis is a tricky game to end the year for Madrid, with Alaves often proving stubborn opposition this season.
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With Real Madrid visiting Mendizorroza, there are chances Alaves will end December winless in the league and remain in the mix for a crunch relegation battle. Only three points separate Alaves from 18th-placed Celta Vigo. An unexpected scalp of the capital giants would likely bring some confidence back into the side and give them a healthy lead from the bottom three. Still, their abysmal record for years against Real Madrid could extend after this clash on Thursday night. Fluid logoSitting on top of the league table during Christmas always has its meaning in any of the top five leagues in the continent. Real Madrid are not far off as they remained second after the latest matchday and two points adrift of Girona. A smashing win over Villarreal kept them in charge of their chase and secured Ancelotti the revenge he sought against the Yellow Submarines.
Deportivo Alaves has faced 58 opponent shots over 17 matches, which ranks second. Deportivo Alaves takes 12. 6 shots per game (fourth in LaLiga), and Real Madrid allows 3. 4 per match (first in league). In terms of shot differential, Real Madrid is first in the league, at +224 overall (+13. 2 per match).
Matchup Stats & InsightsReal Madrid is second in LaLiga in goals scored with 38 in 17 matches, while Deportivo Alaves ranks 12th in goals allowed with 23 in 17 games. Deportivo Alaves ranks 18th in LaLiga offensively averaging 0. 8 goals per game, while Real Madrid ranks first defensively after allowing 0. 6 goals per game. Real Madrid's +27 goal differential ranks first in the league. Deportivo Alaves' -9 goal differential ranks 15th in the league. Real Madrid has taken 279 shots across 17 games to rank first in LaLiga.
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