Live Blog: Real Madrid vs Alavés in LaLiga
With no titles left to fight for, Real Madrid host an Alavés side battling relegation. A match filled with tension in the stands and everything on the line for the visitors.
Before the 50th minute, Vinícius makes it 2-0 and the Brazilian offers an apology to the Bernabéu
We reach halftime, Real Madrid lead 1-0
Militão leaves due to injury before halftime
Mbappé scores the opener for Real Madrid after a rebound
The match begins with a tense atmosphere at the Bernabéu, boos for Vinícius
The match kicks off
The UEFA Youth League champions are honored after winning the competition yesterday
The lineups
Real Madrid enters the final stretch of the season in an unfamiliar position: with no trophies at stake and more questions than answers. Eliminated from the Champions League and out of the Copa del Rey, the side led by Álvaro Arbeloa faces Deportivo Alavés in a clash defined by completely different objectives.
While the Spanish giants look to salvage pride in the closing weeks, the visitors arrive desperate for points to stay clear of the relegation zone.
A tense atmosphere at the Bernabéu
This match will be as much a psychological test as a footballing one for Real Madrid. The fans have voiced their frustration throughout the season, with players like Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr. coming under scrutiny for their recent performances.
Figures such as head coach Álvaro Arbeloa and club president Florentino Pérez have also been questioned amid a disappointing campaign. The recent draw against Girona at home only added to the frustration, especially following the team’s European exit against Bayern Munich.
On the pitch, Arbeloa could make a few adjustments, including the possible inclusion of Álvaro Carreras or academy talent Thiago Pitarch, while Aurelien Tchouameni is expected to return after missing the European fixture.
Alavés driven by survival
On the other side, Deportivo Alavés arrives with a completely different mindset. Quique Sánchez Flores’ team sits just one point above the relegation zone, making every match a must-win.
Still, recent form offers hope: four games unbeaten and only two losses in their last eight outings. Results such as the comeback win over Celta de Vigo and late draws against Osasuna and Real Sociedad have kept them afloat.
The main concern remains defensive fragility, as the team has not kept a clean sheet since December 2025. Even so, attacking threats like Lucas Boyé and Toni Martínez could play a decisive role at the Santiago Bernabéu.
More than just three points
While the standings suggest greater urgency for Alavés, there is still plenty at stake for Real Madrid. The team’s image, its connection with the fans, and the way it closes out the season will all be under the spotlight.
