The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, will be the stage for a La Liga clash on Wednesday as defending champions Real Madrid prepare to host Deportivo Alaves. Real Madrid enters the match riding high after a thrilling 4-1 comeback victory against RCD Espanyol on Sunday. Their opponents, Alaves, are also in good spirits, having secured a win against Sevilla in their previous outing.
Currently sitting in second place in the La Liga table, just four points behind leaders Barcelona, Real Madrid is determined to maintain their momentum. With his 300th game as Real Madrid manager approaching, Carlo Ancelotti recently expressed his desire to remain at the club for the long haul. “I’m not thinking about my future whatsoever, I love this job,” Ancelotti stated in a press conference on the eve of the Alaves match. “I have been lucky enough to coach great clubs, tomorrow it will be my 300th game at the best club in the world, it is something special to be in this dugout, to do it 300 times is not quite a miracle, but it is almost a miracle.”
Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid in 2021 marked his second spell at the club, following his initial stint between 2013 and 2015. His commitment to the club was further solidified by a contract extension last year, securing his presence in the dugout until June 2026.
Real Madrid boasts an impressive 38-game unbeaten streak in La Liga, their last loss occurring on September 24, 2023, against city rivals Atletico Madrid. They will be looking to extend this streak and continue their pursuit of the title.
Here are the expected starting lineups for the match:
Real Madrid:
Courtois (gk), Mendy, Rudiger, Carvajal, Vazquez, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe, RodrygoDeportivo Alaves:
Sivera (gk), Novoa, Abqar, Mourino, Diarra, Blanco, Guevara, Romero, Guridi, Conechny, GarciaThe Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves La Liga 2024-25 match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on September 25, Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. While the match will not be broadcast on any TV channels in India, fans can catch the live stream on the GXR World app and website. This match promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with contrasting ambitions, adding another layer of anticipation to the La Liga season.
