Real Madrid vs Alaves Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Real Madrid host Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid on 2026-04-21 (19:30 UTC) in La Liga, Regular Season - 33. Real Madrid come in sitting 2nd on 70 points with a +36 goal difference, while Alaves are 17th with 33 points and a -11 goal difference.

Real Madrid Availability

Real Madrid have three confirmed absentees. R. Asencio (Illness) is sidelined. T. Courtois (Thigh Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced option in goal. Rodrygo (Knee Injury) is sidelined, which trims depth in the attacking line. None of these players appear among the league’s leading scorers or assist providers for Real Madrid. Key attacking figures such as Kylian Mbappé (23 league goals) and Vinícius Júnior (11 goals, 5 assists) are available.

Alaves Availability

Alaves also face three enforced absences. F. Garcés (Suspended) is sidelined. C. Protesoni (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. A. Rebbach (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension. Their main attacking threats in the league, L. Boyé (11 goals, 1 assist) and Toni Martínez (8 goals, 3 assists), remain available.

Impact Summary

Real Madrid’s attacking output is largely intact with Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior both fit, so the impact of Rodrygo’s absence is mitigated. Alaves retain their two leading scorers, meaning their primary goal threat is preserved despite defensive and midfield suspensions.