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Unbeatable Los Blancos go for five wins in a row

Unbeatable Los Blancos go for five wins in a row

Real Madrid will look to make it five wins in a row in all competitions when they face Alaves in La Liga on Tuesday.

Barcelona have set the pace at the top of the division with an impressive six wins from six, with Madrid four points behind after drawing two of their matches.

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Real Madrid Recent Form

Real Madrid have already claimed a trophy this season as during the summer they defeated Atalanta to win the European Super Cup.

In La Liga, they have four wins out of six and two draws which came versus Las Palmas and Real Mallorca.

At the weekend, they came back from behind to defeat Espanyol 4-1, with Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior all scoring.

Real Madrid Injury News

There are four confirmed absentees for Madrid – Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, David Alaba and Brahim Diaz.

However, there are concerns over Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, both of whom had to be taken off against Espanyol. Neither issue is believed to be serious, but it is unlikely Ancelotti will risk them.

Bellingham’s issue is a recurrence of his shoulder problem.

Last Real Madrid Lineup

Here’s how Real Madrid lined up against Espanyol.

Alaves Recent Form

Alaves have made a positive start to the new campaign as they are currently sixth in the table after three wins, two losses and a draw from their opening six fixtures.

Last weekend they lost 3-2 against Espanyol but bounced back on Saturday with an impressive 2-1 home victory versus Sevilla.

Alaves Injury News

The only absentee for Alaves is Jesus Owono.

Last Alaves Lineup

Here’s how Alaves lined up against Sevilla.

Real Madrid – Player To Watch

Vinicius Junior was rested from the start of the Espanyol win which he probably wouldn’t have been too happy about. It looks like the Madrid forwards are going to have to get used to rotation from Ancelotti this season, but the Brazilian will likely come into the starting XI here raring to go.

Alaves – Player To Watch

No Alaves player has scored more goals than winger Carlos…


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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Martin Macdonald)

Publish date : 2024-09-23 09:55:03

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