Real Madrid are aiming for a fifth consecutive win, in all competitions, as they host Deportivo Alaves in a La Liga clash on Tuesday.
After a slow start to the season, Los Blancos seem to be hitting their stride. They defeated Espanyol 4-1 on Sunday for their third La Liga win on the bounce. Madrid are currently second in the league table, four points off title rivals Barcelona.
Alaves, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their recent 2-1 win over Sevilla which saw them climb to No 6 in the standings.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: ESPN+, ESPN App
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and ESPN App.
What time does Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Tuesday, September 24 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sep. 24 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sep. 24 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sep. 24 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sep. 24 | 12:00 p.m. |
Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alave lineups, team news
Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, David Alaba, and Brahim Diaz will all be unavailable for the match. Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, who were forced off during Real Madrid’s recent victory over Espanyol, are also unlikely to feature. While their injuries are not serious, the club is taking a cautious approach.
To fill the gaps, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to recall Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy to the starting lineup.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK)—Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy— Modric, Tchouameni, Valverde—Endrick, Mbappe, Vinicius
Injured: Camavinga, Ceballos, Alaba, Diaz, Bellingham, Carvajal
Suspended: —
Deportivo Alaves go into the match with a relatively healthy squad. The only notable absentee is Jesus Owono. The team’s attacking trio of Carlos Vicente, Toni Martinez, and Carlos Martin is expected to remain unchanged.
In midfield, Joan Jordan and Ander Guevara are likely to continue their partnership as the holding midfielders. Manu Sanchez is also set to retain his spot at left-back.
Alaves predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sivera (GK)— Tenaglia, Abqar, Sedlar, M Sanchez—Jordan, Guevara—Vicente, Stoichkov, Martin—T Martinez
Injured: Owono
Suspended: —
Real Madrid vs. Deportivo Alaves Prediction
Deportivo Alaves have beaten Madrid at the Bernabeu only twice since 2000. Even in their current form, they will find it very difficult to breach the fortress.
Los Blancos have started asserting their authority in Spain and should win all three points from this encounter.
- Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Alaves
La Liga fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, September 24
- Sevilla vs. Valladolid (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Valencia vs. Osasuna (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Real Madrid vs. Alaves (3:00 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, September 25
- Girona vs. Rayo Vallecano (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Barcelona vs. Getafe (3:00 p.m. ET)
Thursday, September 26
- Espanyol vs. Villarreal (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Las Palmas vs. Real Betis (1:00 p.m. ET)
- Celta Vigo vs. A Madrid (3:00 p.m. ET)
Friday, September 27
- Valladolid vs. Mallorca (3:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, September 28
- Getafe vs. Alaves (8:00 a.m. ET)
- R Vallecano vs. Leganes (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Sociedad vs. Valencia (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Osasuna vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, September 29
- Celta Vigo vs. Girona (8:00 a.m. ET)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla (10:15 a.m. ET)
- Real Betis vs. Espanyol (12:30 p.m. ET)
- A Madrid vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m. ET)