Real Madrid take on the visitors Alaves in the round 36 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Tuesday, April 14th at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid).
Real Madrid switched focus to the Champions League in the spring. Galacticos managed to redeem themselves for the failures on the domestic stage a year ago. Interestingly, the only setback came in the Copa del Rey, a tournament they won precisely in 2023, but this time they were eliminated by Atletico long before the final. However, they defeated Barcelona 4-1 in the Super Cup final, held in Saudi Arabia, and by mid-spring, they had confidently pulled away from both Barcelona and Girona in La Liga. It was very timely, as the Champions League was very challenging, and draws were a common occurrence from the second leg against RB Leipzig onwards. In the end, Manchester City advanced on penalties, with unanimous agreement that the Citizens were more active and better – fortunately, Lunin didn't disappoint. Against Bayern Munich, after a 2-2 draw in Munich, they conceded first at home but showed the champion mentality, managing to equalize through a Hoselu double. Determined 2-1 victories saw Carlo Ancelotti's men through to yet another final. Meanwhile, in La Liga, winning El Clasico against Barcelona, Ancelotti gave playing time to reserves. Ghule brought victory over Real Sociedad, Courtois returned and kept a clean sheet against Cadiz in a 3-0 win. They scored one more against Granada, without conceding again.
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Alaves decided to make some noise before the break. Having dropped to Segunda, the Bean Eaters failed to secure one of the top spots. They barely made it through the playoffs – they would have remained in the second division if not for the dramatic conclusion of the decisive match, with a penalty earned and converted, which brought such a crucial victory. Returning to La Liga, the team from Vitoria pleasantly surprised twice. Firstly, by firmly establishing themselves among the mid-table teams, quickly dispelling any threats to their survival. Secondly, by securing their place in the next season and suddenly waking up in mid-spring. First, they stunned Atletico with a 2-0 victory, then demolished Celta Vigo at home, and scored the only goal against Valencia at Mestalla. Even against Girona, who had risen to second place, they snatched a 2-2 draw in the end.
The last underdog's success dates back to 2020, when they secured a 2-1 away win. Since then, there have been only defeats, four in total. However, upon returning to La Liga, in December, the Bean Eaters were close to a goalless draw at home, but conceded to Vazquez in the 92nd minute. Real Madrid are undoubtedly the clear favorite. But they lack tournament motivation, and the opponent has been consistently surprising lately. Let's bet on over 3.0 goals in total here.
Prediction for the match: Over 3.0 scored goals.
