Real Madrid’s Predicted Lineup Against Alaves – La Liga Real Madrid travels to face Alaves in La Liga, seeking to maintain their competitive edge against Barcelona. Following a significant defeat to Arsenal earlier in the week, Los Blancos must regroup.
Carlo Ancelotti may implement changes in the lineup against Alaves as they prepare for the second leg against the Gunners. By Ewan Ross-Murray | April 12, 2025 Real Madrid must overcome the setbacks from their losses to Valencia and Arsenal.
The team is looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats as they take on Deportivo Alaves in La Liga this Sunday afternoon.
Last weekend’s harsh loss to Valencia was compounded by an even more distressing defeat to Arsenal midweek, jeopardizing their Champions League aspirations.
A failure to secure a victory against Alaves could ignite discussions of a crisis for a club of such high repute, while simultaneously granting Barcelona a significant advantage in the title race.
Carlo Ancelotti faces the challenge of balancing the rotation of his key players against Alaves with the need to avoid excessive changes.
However, with his vast experience, he is expected to make the appropriate decisions on Sunday.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – Last weekend, 19-year-old Fran Gonzalez made his debut for Madrid as Andriy Lunin continues to recover from injury. However, Courtois made a welcome return for the midweek match against Arsenal, where he was called into action multiple times.RB: Lucas Vazquez – The choice to utilize Federico Valverde over Vazquez at right-back in recent significant matches highlights the veteran’s lack of reliability against top-tier opponents. Alaves represents a more suitable challenge for him.CB: Raul Asencio – With Eder Militao sidelined due to injury and David Alaba nursing a knock from the Arsenal match, Ancelotti finds himself short on central defensive options once again.
Asencio is unlikely to receive a break this weekend.CB: Antonio Rudiger – Ancelotti faces a similar challenge regarding Rudiger’s rest, as even the typically resilient German defender could not avert a substantial loss at the Emirates Stadium.LB: Fran Garcia – With Ferland Mendy out for the trip to Alaves and the upcoming match against Arsenal, Garcia is set to reclaim the left-back position on Sunday, and possibly again next Wednesday.DM: Aurelien Tchouameni – After serving a suspension for the first leg against Arsenal, Tchouameni will be back in action on Sunday.
His absence was felt in the midfield, where Madrid lacked his defensive skills and physical presence during the midweek match.DM: Eduardo Camavinga – Camavinga received an unnecessary second yellow card for kicking the ball away against Arsenal, rendering him unavailable for the return leg.
Fortunately, this suspension does not extend to La Liga.RW: Brahim Diaz – Diaz has frequently served as a capable substitute this season when Madrid opts for rotation, but the Morocco international has been less impactful in his recent appearances for Los Blancos.AM: Arda Guler – The less frequently seen Guler may have the opportunity for a rare start against Alaves, having contributed a goal and an assist in his last four matches for both club and country.
Madrid will be looking for a standout performance from the young talent on Sunday.LW: Rodrygo – Madrid lacks the option to rotate their entire front four, and Rodrygo may be the only player in that lineup who remains consistent.
