Real Madrid vs Alaves – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Real Madrid will face Alaves in La Liga this weekend.

Xabi Alonso is feeling the heat at Real Madrid, as the team has only secured two wins in their last eight matches. Following two home losses, they hope that playing away will turn their luck around.

Real Madrid vs Alaves – Predicted lineup and team news

Real Madrid team news

Kylian Mbappe was only fit enough for the bench during the recent match against Manchester City, where he did not play in the 2-1 defeat.

Alonso commented, “It’s too early to know if he’ll be ready for Sunday.”

He added, “We need to assess him daily; he wasn’t fit to play today. We miss him, but we created enough chances for a second goal.”

Alonso may decide to reintegrate Mbappe into the starting lineup, as he is currently the top scorer in both La Liga (16 goals) and the Champions League (9 goals) this season.

Defensively, the team continues to face challenges with Eder Militao’s injury and ongoing absences of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy, and Dani Carvajal.

Additionally, Dean Huijsen and Eduardo Camavinga are doubtful for the match, alongside Mbappe, as they try to recover.

Real Madrid predicted lineup

Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asensio; Rudiger, Carreras; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe.

What time is kick-off?

The La Liga match will kick off at 8pm GMT on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Alaves

In the UK, the match between Alaves and Real Madrid will be shown on Premier Sports 1.