Prediction: Real Madrid vs Alaves

Verdict: Kylian Mbappe to score anytime

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to lay down another marker on Tuesday night, Real Madrid will welcome Alaves to the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid

Starting with the hosts, while Real Madrid might have been forced to settle for a single point in two of their first three La Liga appearances, the Spanish icons have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Opening the defence of their Champions League crown with a 3-1 victory at home against Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart last week, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have now won all of their previous four matchups across all competitions. Putting in another action-packed display over the weekend as they secured a 4-1 romp against Espanyol, the former AC Milan boss will be calling on his superstar squad to lay down another marker on Tuesday night. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their performances in the final third and winning their last four consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 11-2, it won’t be a surprise that Real Madrid are pencilled in as a landslide contender here.

Team News

Both dealing with respective knee injuries, Real Madrid will once again be without the duo of David Alaba and French international Eduardo Camavinga on Tuesday night. Likewise, former Arsenal loanee Dani Ceballos remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue.

Once again finding the net against Espanyol over the weekend and already notching five goals across all competitions since completing a blockbuster move from PSG this summer, Kylian Mbappe will lead Ancelotti’s charge here. 18-year-old sensation Endrick could make a first La Liga start of the season in midweek.

Alaves

As for the visitors, while Alaves might travel to the Spanish capital on Tuesday night facing a monumental challenge, the Babazorros have continued to impress on either side of September’s international break. Last seen over the weekend claiming a lively 2-1 win at home against Sevilla, Luis Garcia Plaza’s men should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Remarkably finding a route into the top-six and continuing to receive plenty of early plaudits, the Basque-based outfit have collected nine points from their previous four La Liga appearances. Signing off August with a stunning performance away at local rivals Real Sociedad as they clinched a famous 2-1 win, Alaves will certainly be relishing a trip to the Bernabeu in midweek. However, it should be highlighted, Plaza’s side have lost their previous five showdowns against the defending champions by an aggregate score of 17-2.

Team News

While 21-year-old Hugo Ramos might have returned to Alaves’ squad over the weekend following a minor heel injury, the former RB Leipzig starlet will settle for a spot on the bench here. However, heading into Tuesday’s trip to the capital, Plaza’s men have reported a clean bill of health.

Omitted from Plaza’s starting XI against Sevilla on Friday night, Tomas Coneschny will be hoping to be handed a full recall at the Bernabeu. Arriving from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan switch over the summer and opening his account against Sevilla over the weekend, Carlos Martin will play a leading role here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Real Madrid and Alaves last met back on May 14th, Los Blanos stormed their way to a 5-0 victory at the Bernabeu.
• The defending champions have won their previous five meetings against Tuesday’s guests by an aggregate score of 17-2.
• Likewise, Real Madrid have won their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-2.
• However, Alaves have won three of their previous four La Liga appearances.
• Seven of the previous nine meetings between Tuesday’s opponents have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Storming their way to a stellar 4-1 romp at home against Espanyol over the weekend, Real Madrid have continued to shine on either side of September’s international break. Opening their Champions League adventure with a 3-1 win against German outfit Stuttgart, Los Blancos will simply be looking to make another statement on Tuesday night. Although Alaves might be in the midst of a real purple patch, the Babazorros couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here.

Verdict: Kylian Mbappe to score anytime

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet