Real Madrid are aiming for a fifth consecutive win, in all competitions, as they host Deportivo Alaves in a La Liga clash on Tuesday.
After a slow start to the season, Los Blancos seem to be hitting their stride. They defeated Espanyol 4-1 on Sunday for their third La Liga win on the bounce. Madrid are currently second in the league table, four points off title rivals Barcelona.
Alaves, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their recent 2-1 win over Sevilla which saw them climb to No 6 in the standings.
How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
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Live stream: ESPN+, ESPN App
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and ESPN App.
Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves: Lineup News
Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, David Alaba, and Brahim Diaz will all be unavailable for the match. Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, who were forced off during Real Madrid's recent victory over Espanyol, are also unlikely to feature. While their injuries are not serious, the club is taking a cautious approach.
To fill the gaps, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to recall Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy to the starting lineup.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK)—Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy— Modric, Tchouameni, Valverde—Endrick, Mbappe, Vinicius
Injured: Camavinga, Ceballos, Alaba, Diaz, Bellingham, Carvajal
Suspended: —
Deportivo Alaves go into the match with a relatively healthy squad. The only notable absentee is Jesus Owono. The team's attacking trio of Carlos Vicente, Toni Martinez, and Carlos Martin is expected to remain unchanged.
In midfield, Joan Jordan and Ander Guevara are likely to continue their partnership as the holding midfielders. Manu Sanchez is also set to retain his spot at left-back.
Alaves predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sivera (GK)— Tenaglia, Abqar, Sedlar, M Sanchez—Jordan, Guevara—Vicente, Stoichkov, Martin—T Martinez
Injured: Owono
Suspended: —
Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves: Predictions
Deportivo Alaves have beaten Madrid at the Bernabeu only twice since 2000. Even in their current form, they will find it very difficult to breach the fortress.
Los Blancos have started asserting their authority in Spain and should win all three points from this encounter.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves internationally
For fans in the United Kingdom, Real Madrid vs Alaves can be seen on Premier Sports and Amazon Prime Video. Fans in Ireland can tune in via Sky Ireland's Sports Extra pack.
US-based fans will be able to see Real Madrid vs Alaves on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
Real Madrid vs Alaves is a 21:00 CET kick-off, which is local time in Spain. That means fans in the UK and Ireland will find the game starting at 20:00 GMT.
Fans in the USA can tune in to watch Real Madrid vs Alaves at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.
Real Madrid vs Alaves: How to watch live in other countries
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