Alaves vs Real Madrid: Real Madrid will kick off their La Liga 2021-22 campaign with an away trip to face Deportivo Alaves, as they eye a winning start.
Match Details:
Teams: Alaves vs Real Madrid
Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria- Gasteiz, Spain
Date: Sunday, 15th August, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
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Preview
Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign with an away trip to face Alaves on Sunday.
The home side were one of the poor sides in the La Liga last season and did not pose any threat to oppositions as they finished 16th in the league.
Although, Alaves had a good pre-season winning 2 of their 4 matches against CD Mirandes and Levante.
They will once again look to prove their mettle in the La Liga and hope to improve from last season’s performance.
On the other hand, Real Madrid missed out on the La Liga title as they finished runners-up to rivals, Atletico and will be upbeat this season to do well.
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Carlo Ancelotti returned to the club over the summer and took over from Zidane.
He will look to get Real Madrid back to the top and with a number of outgoings, Los Blancos need to begin well if they are to challenge for the title.
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Real did not win a single pre-season match after they lost and drew against Rangers and Milan respectively.
Both sides met in the league last season, where Real Madrid won 4-1 with Benzema scoring a brace alongside goals from Hazard and Casemiro.
Joselu scored for Alaves but it proved to be a mere consolation effort.
This is Ancelotti’s first official game as Real Madrid boss on return, and he would hope to start off with the three points.
Form Guide
Alaves: LLWLW
Real Madrid: WWWLD
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Last Matches of both teams:
Levante 0-1 Alaves
Real Madrid 0-0 Milan
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Alaves vs Real Madrid in India?
The match can be live streamed on the JioTV App and on the MTV India website.
Team News
Ndiaye misses out for Alaves due to injury while Real Madrid will miss the services of Ceballos and Kroos due to injury.
Odriozola contracted Covid and is doubtful for this one as he recovers.
Alaves possible 11:
Pacheco, Duarte, Lejeune, Laguardia, Navarro, Rioja, Pons, Pina, Méndez, Prerz and Joselu
Real Madrid possible 11:
Courtois, Vázquez, Militao, Alaba, Marcelo, Valverde, Casemiro, Modric, Bale, Benzema and Rodrygo
Prediction: Alaves 0-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid is expected to win this one comfortably as they have a strong side and immense quality in their line-up.
Alaves were not at their best last season but will look to improve this time.
Players to watch out for: Alaba, Benzema, Modric, Perez and Mendez.
