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Deportivo Alavés
Founded : 1921
Twitter : @Alaves
Venue : Estadio de Mendizorroza
City : Gasteiz
Capacity : 19840
Coach
Pablo Javier Machín Díez
Home Win
50.00%
1 yr
47.50%
3 yr
52.50%
5 yr
50.77%
10 yr
48.07%
Draw
25.00%
1 yr
27.50%
3 yr
18.33%
5 yr
21.54%
10 yr
23.44%
Away Win
25.00%
1 yr
20.00%
3 yr
20.83%
5 yr
22.56%
10 yr
25.52%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
37.50%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
42.50%5 yr
45.64%10 yr
46.59%No
2324
62.50%1 yr
60.00%3 yr
57.50%5 yr
54.36%10 yr
53.41%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
2.751 yr
2.753 yr
2.255 yr
2.4010 yr
2.31Feb
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
2.925 yr
2.7610 yr
2.68Mar
2324
1.251 yr
1.253 yr
1.275 yr
1.6010 yr
2.15Apr
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
1.925 yr
1.9410 yr
2.06May
2324
01 yr
1.753 yr
2.695 yr
2.6910 yr
2.56Jun
2324
01 yr
1.333 yr
1.335 yr
2.2510 yr
2.56Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
2.1710 yr
2.17Aug
2324
3.001 yr
3.003 yr
2.675 yr
2.2510 yr
1.85Sep
2324
1.751 yr
1.753 yr
1.915 yr
1.9510 yr
2.32Oct
2324
2.251 yr
2.253 yr
1.805 yr
2.0010 yr
2.05Nov
2324
2.671 yr
2.673 yr
2.305 yr
2.7110 yr
2.42Dec
2324
1.251 yr
1.253 yr
2.425 yr
2.3510 yr
2.21Correct Score
1-0
2324
21.88%1 yr
17.50%3 yr
19.17%5 yr
15.90%10 yr
15.13%1-1
2324
18.75%1 yr
22.50%3 yr
13.33%5 yr
14.87%10 yr
13.95%2-0
2324
12.50%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
7.50%5 yr
8.21%10 yr
7.42%0-1
2324
9.38%1 yr
7.50%3 yr
7.50%5 yr
7.69%10 yr
7.72%0-0
2324
6.25%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
10.83%5 yr
9.74%10 yr
10.09%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
65.63%1 yr
65.00%3 yr
60.83%5 yr
58.97%10 yr
59.05%1.5
2324
28.13%1 yr
27.50%3 yr
25.00%5 yr
25.64%10 yr
22.85%2.5
2324
3.13%1 yr
2.50%3 yr
7.50%5 yr
9.74%10 yr
8.31%3.5
2324
3.13%1 yr
2.50%3 yr
1.67%5 yr
2.05%10 yr
1.19%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
93.75%1 yr
90.00%3 yr
89.17%5 yr
90.26%10 yr
89.91%1.5
2324
62.50%1 yr
65.00%3 yr
62.50%5 yr
66.67%10 yr
67.06%2.5
2324
25.00%1 yr
22.50%3 yr
36.67%5 yr
38.46%10 yr
40.95%3.5
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
17.50%5 yr
17.95%10 yr
18.69%Half Time / Full Time
Home / Home
2324
31.25%1 yr
30.00%3 yr
30.83%5 yr
28.21%10 yr
27.00%Draw / Draw
2324
21.88%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
9.17%5 yr
12.31%10 yr
14.84%Away / Away
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
10.00%5 yr
11.79%10 yr
13.65%Draw / Home
2324
15.63%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
18.33%5 yr
20.00%10 yr
17.80%Draw / Away
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
10.00%5 yr
10.26%10 yr
11.28%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
65.00%3 yr
74.17%5 yr
77.44%10 yr
77.45%1.5
2324
28.13%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
30.83%5 yr
35.38%10 yr
39.47%2.5
2324
9.38%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
12.50%5 yr
12.82%10 yr
13.65%3.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
4.17%5 yr
3.59%10 yr
4.45%Total Goals
2
2324
37.50%1 yr
42.50%3 yr
25.83%5 yr
28.21%10 yr
26.11%1
2324
31.25%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
26.67%5 yr
23.59%10 yr
22.85%3
2324
12.50%1 yr
12.50%3 yr
19.17%5 yr
20.51%10 yr
22.26%4
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
10.00%5 yr
9.23%10 yr
10.98%Home Win
43.75%
1 yr
45.00%
3 yr
48.33%
5 yr
42.86%
10 yr
41.67%
Draw
18.75%
1 yr
20.00%
3 yr
15.00%
5 yr
20.41%
10 yr
25.60%
Away Win
37.50%
1 yr
30.00%
3 yr
25.00%
5 yr
29.59%
10 yr
28.57%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
37.50%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
41.67%5 yr
43.88%10 yr
45.83%No
2324
62.50%1 yr
60.00%3 yr
58.33%5 yr
56.12%10 yr
54.17%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
1.335 yr
2.1810 yr
2.25Feb
2324
2.671 yr
2.673 yr
2.715 yr
2.4510 yr
2.56Mar
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
1.335 yr
1.5010 yr
1.86Apr
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
1.805 yr
2.1310 yr
2.06May
2324
01 yr
2.503 yr
3.175 yr
2.8810 yr
2.92Jun
2324
01 yr
1.003 yr
1.005 yr
1.2510 yr
1.25Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
2.3310 yr
2.33Aug
2324
7.001 yr
7.003 yr
3.505 yr
2.5010 yr
1.70Sep
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
1.835 yr
1.5010 yr
2.17Oct
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
1.635 yr
1.6910 yr
1.86Nov
2324
2.501 yr
2.503 yr
2.335 yr
2.6710 yr
2.25Dec
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
1.505 yr
1.5710 yr
1.57Correct Score
1-0
2324
25.00%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
18.33%5 yr
15.31%10 yr
14.88%0-1
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
11.67%5 yr
12.24%10 yr
9.52%1-1
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
11.67%5 yr
13.27%10 yr
13.69%0-2
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
6.67%5 yr
6.12%10 yr
5.95%3-1
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
3.33%5 yr
2.04%10 yr
4.17%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
65.00%3 yr
56.67%5 yr
56.12%10 yr
52.98%1.5
2324
25.00%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
21.67%5 yr
21.43%10 yr
22.02%2.5
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
8.33%5 yr
10.20%10 yr
9.52%3.5
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
3.33%5 yr
2.04%10 yr
1.19%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
100.00%1 yr
95.00%3 yr
86.67%5 yr
87.76%10 yr
86.90%1.5
2324
56.25%1 yr
60.00%3 yr
56.67%5 yr
60.20%10 yr
62.50%2.5
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
31.67%5 yr
33.67%10 yr
36.31%3.5
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
15.00%5 yr
13.27%10 yr
16.67%Half Time / Full Time
Away / Away
2324
25.00%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
10.00%5 yr
16.33%10 yr
15.48%Home / Home
2324
25.00%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
28.33%5 yr
21.43%10 yr
20.24%Draw / Home
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
18.33%5 yr
20.41%10 yr
19.64%Draw / Draw
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
6.67%5 yr
9.18%10 yr
15.48%Draw / Away
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
15.00%5 yr
13.27%10 yr
13.10%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
70.00%3 yr
71.67%5 yr
74.49%10 yr
76.79%1.5
2324
25.00%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
26.67%5 yr
29.59%10 yr
35.12%2.5
2324
12.50%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
10.00%5 yr
8.16%10 yr
9.52%3.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
3.33%5 yr
2.04%10 yr
2.98%Total Goals
1
2324
43.75%1 yr
35.00%3 yr
30.00%5 yr
27.55%10 yr
24.40%2
2324
37.50%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
25.00%5 yr
26.53%10 yr
26.19%4
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
6.67%5 yr
6.12%10 yr
10.71%7
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
1.67%5 yr
1.02%10 yr
0.60%Home Win
56.25%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
56.67%
5 yr
58.76%
10 yr
54.44%
Draw
31.25%
1 yr
35.00%
3 yr
21.67%
5 yr
22.68%
10 yr
21.30%
Away Win
12.50%
1 yr
10.00%
3 yr
16.67%
5 yr
15.46%
10 yr
22.49%
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2324
37.50%1 yr
40.00%3 yr
43.33%5 yr
47.42%10 yr
47.34%No
2324
62.50%1 yr
60.00%3 yr
56.67%5 yr
52.58%10 yr
52.66%Average Goals Per Month
Jan
2324
3.331 yr
3.333 yr
3.175 yr
2.6710 yr
2.38Feb
2324
0.001 yr
0.003 yr
3.205 yr
3.1010 yr
2.79Mar
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
1.205 yr
1.7110 yr
2.46Apr
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
2.005 yr
1.8010 yr
2.05May
2324
01 yr
1.003 yr
2.295 yr
2.5010 yr
2.21Jun
2324
01 yr
2.003 yr
2.005 yr
3.2510 yr
3.60Jul
2324
01 yr
03 yr
05 yr
2.0010 yr
2.00Aug
2324
1.001 yr
1.003 yr
2.005 yr
2.0010 yr
2.00Sep
2324
2.001 yr
2.003 yr
2.005 yr
2.4410 yr
2.47Oct
2324
2.501 yr
2.503 yr
2.005 yr
2.4010 yr
2.31Nov
2324
3.001 yr
3.003 yr
2.255 yr
2.7510 yr
2.60Dec
2324
1.501 yr
1.503 yr
2.885 yr
2.7710 yr
2.65Correct Score
1-0
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
20.00%5 yr
16.49%10 yr
15.38%1-1
2324
18.75%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
15.00%5 yr
16.49%10 yr
14.20%2-0
2324
18.75%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
8.33%5 yr
9.28%10 yr
8.28%0-0
2324
12.50%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
8.33%5 yr
7.22%10 yr
7.10%2-1
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
8.33%5 yr
8.25%10 yr
11.24%First Half Goals
0.5
2324
62.50%1 yr
65.00%3 yr
65.00%5 yr
61.86%10 yr
65.09%1.5
2324
31.25%1 yr
35.00%3 yr
28.33%5 yr
29.90%10 yr
23.67%2.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
6.67%5 yr
9.28%10 yr
7.10%3.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
0.00%5 yr
2.06%10 yr
1.18%Full Match Goals
0.5
2324
87.50%1 yr
85.00%3 yr
91.67%5 yr
92.78%10 yr
92.90%1.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
70.00%3 yr
68.33%5 yr
73.20%10 yr
71.60%2.5
2324
31.25%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
41.67%5 yr
43.30%10 yr
45.56%3.5
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
20.00%5 yr
22.68%10 yr
20.71%Half Time / Full Time
Home / Home
2324
37.50%1 yr
35.00%3 yr
33.33%5 yr
35.05%10 yr
33.73%Draw / Draw
2324
25.00%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
11.67%5 yr
15.46%10 yr
14.20%Draw / Home
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
18.33%5 yr
19.59%10 yr
15.98%Away / Away
2324
12.50%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
10.00%5 yr
7.22%10 yr
11.83%Home / Draw
2324
6.25%1 yr
10.00%3 yr
6.67%5 yr
4.12%10 yr
4.73%Second Half Goals
0.5
2324
68.75%1 yr
60.00%3 yr
76.67%5 yr
80.41%10 yr
78.11%1.5
2324
31.25%1 yr
25.00%3 yr
35.00%5 yr
41.24%10 yr
43.79%2.5
2324
6.25%1 yr
5.00%3 yr
15.00%5 yr
17.53%10 yr
17.75%3.5
2324
0.00%1 yr
0.00%3 yr
5.00%5 yr
5.15%10 yr
5.92%Total Goals
2
2324
37.50%1 yr
45.00%3 yr
26.67%5 yr
29.90%10 yr
26.04%3
2324
25.00%1 yr
20.00%3 yr
21.67%5 yr
20.62%10 yr
24.85%1
2324
18.75%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
23.33%5 yr
19.59%10 yr
21.30%0
2324
12.50%1 yr
15.00%3 yr
8.33%5 yr
7.22%10 yr
7.10%Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
21 Apr 2024 16:30
30.83%
5.07
5.07
28.11%
3.45
3.45
41.06%
1.81
1.81
16 Mar 2024 20:00
58.98%
1.53
1.53
23.74%
3.75
3.75
17.28%
6.50
6.50
10 Feb 2024 13:00
41.40%
2.00
2.00
26.69%
3.25
3.25
31.91%
3.25
3.25
21 Dec 2023 20:30
28.60%
6.12
6.12
25.51%
4.14
4.14
45.89%
1.58
1.58
09 Dec 2023 13:00
43.05%
2.04
2.04
28.87%
3.17
3.17
28.07%
4.26
4.26
12 Nov 2023 15:15
69.76%
1.25
1.25
19.09%
6.09
6.09
11.15%
11.25
11.25
29 Oct 2023 20:00
55.18%
1.39
1.39
25.79%
4.72
4.72
19.03%
8.23
8.23
22 Oct 2023 16:30
44.03%
1.91
1.91
25.31%
3.55
3.55
30.66%
4.06
4.06
22 Sep 2023 19:00
30.39%
4.11
4.11
29.76%
3.10
3.10
39.85%
2.07
2.07
The La Liga clash, Deportivo Alavés vs. Villarreal CF, kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 30, at the Mendizorrotza.
Alavés were defeated 2-1 by RCD Mallorca at the Iberostar Stadium last Tuesday. The loss left Alaves with four defeats in five La Liga games, LLLWL, and in 20th place, having picked up 25 points from 6W, 7D, & 20L. Alaves are six points short of safety and remain mathematically capable of beating the drop. The Glorious One has lost four of its last five league games against Villarreal [1W & 4L], having lost just two of its previous 11 against them in the competition [8W & 1D, 2L]. Furthermore, the club has suffered just three defeats in 10 matches against Villarreal in LaLiga [6W, 1D, & 3L], keeping one clean sheet against them at home in a 1-0 win in February 2003. Alavés hopes to win two consecutive home games for the first time since November 2021. The club has a goal ratio of 0.79 GPG this season, having scored 26 goals in 33 La Liga games. In addition, they have conceded 55 goals and have a G.D. of -29, an average of 1.67 goals per game. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Joselu at the top of the shape is expected from Julio Velázquez for this clash against the Yellow Submarine on Saturday.
The Mattress Makers take on the Glorious One in another episode of La Liga action following their narrow victory over the Vallecans just before the international break. Atlético de Madrid vs. Deportivo Alavés kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 2, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Following the 3-2 defeat to Granada at the Mendizorrotza Stadium, Alavés remained in 19th place in the La Liga table. The club has 22 points from 5W, 7D, & 17L and will be returning with back-to-back defeats, LDDLL. The Glorious One has failed to pick up a win in any of the last five visits to teams from the Madrid Community in La Liga [0W, 2D, & 3L] and has also failed to score in four of them since they last defeated Real Madrid [2-1] in November 2020. The club has struggled to create in front of goal, hitting the back of the net only 23 times in 29 La Liga games, which leaves them with an average of 0.79 goals scored per game. The Babazorros have conceded 48 goals [1.66 goals per match] so far this season and have a G.D. of -25. José Luis Mendilibar could appear with the conventional 4—4—2 formation against Atletico Madrid, having Joselu and Manu Vallejo in attack.
The LaLiga fixture, Deportivo Alavés S.A.D. vs. Sevilla FC, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday. March 4, at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
Over the weekend, Alavés were held to a 2-2 draw against ten-man Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Jorge Cuenca [32’ R.] was shown the red after a high and wild challenge on a white shirt, leaving Alavés with the numerical advantage late in the first forty-five. A fine header from Gonzalo Escalante (45’+1) - initially ruled out - put Alavés in the lead at the stroke of half-time. However, Enes Ünal (55’) pulled one back ten minutes after the break. The glorious one restored their lead a minute later through Édgar Méndez (56’) in what appeared to be the winner until a fabulous goal from Enes Ünal (72’) saw the three points reduced to one as the Turkish international completed the brace. Following their first draw in five games, LLWLD, the club remains in 19th place with 21 points after 5W, 6D, & 15L. In need of a desperate win to advance their LaLiga survival bid, José Luis Mendilibar could be lining up a defensive-minded 4—5—1 formation with Joselu, who has 12 goals for the club this season, in attack for this game against Sevilla.
Following the narrow defeat to Les Parisiens in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, Los Blancos make their return to Spanish soil for this clash against the Glorious One. The LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alavés will take place at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 19, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Deportivo Alavés are coming off the back of a 2-1 win over Valencia at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. In 18th place, Alaves have 20 points from 5W, 5D, & 14L, having returned to winning ways after three straight defeats, DLLLW. The victory saw Alaves end an 11-game run without a win [4D & 7L]. The club is now in search of back-to-back victories for the second time this season, having done so earlier in October 2021. With a goal ratio of 0.79 goals scored per game, Alavés have 19 goals after 24 LaLiga games. The Babazorros have conceded 39 goals [an average of 1.62 goals per match] so far this season and have a G.D. of -20. For this fixture against Real Madrid, José Luis Mendilibar is expected to line up the 4—3—3 formation with Fuente at the center of attack. Meanwhile, Víctor Laguardia is suspended for the weekend.
The La Liga fixture, Deportivo Alavés vs. F.C. Barcelona, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, January 23, at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
Alavés were picked apart in their clash against Real Betis at the Estadio Benito Villamarín on Tuesday. Having picked up a 4-0 defeat to the Greens, following goals from Borja Iglesias (11' & 41'), Canales (29'), and Juanmi (54'), Alavés are left in 18th place with 17 points from 4W, 5D, & 12L. Alaves are without a win in five games: LLDDL ahead of this fixture against Barcelona, and could see the dry patch continue at the end of the weekend. Lacking creativity in the final third, Alaves have only been able to hit the back of the net 16 times this season after 21 La Liga games, leaving the club with a goal ratio of 0.76 goals scored per game. The Babazorros have conceded 34 goals so far this season and have a G.D. of -18, an average of 1.62 goals per match. José Luis Mendilibar could appear, along with the Babazorros adopting a 4—4—2 formation, leaving Joselu and Mendez in attack for this difficult fixture against Barcelona.
The Spanish LaLiga match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alavés begins at 19:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, December 21, at El Madrigal.
Alavés left the Estadio de Vallecas empty-handed after losing 2-0 to Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Goals from Sergio Guardiola Navarro (19’) and Alejandro Catena Marugán (26’) in the first forty-five were enough to settle the duel of ninety minutes. Despite taking 6 shots, 4 O.T., Alaves were unable to convert any of their chances. The defeat saw the club remain in the murky waters of relegation, in 18th place, despite having equal points (15 points) as 17th-placed Elche and 16th-placed Getafe. Alaves have picked up 4W, 3D, and 10L this season, and will be returning without a victory in five games: DLLDL. Javier Calleja is in desperate need of a win to rescue his side from imminent relegation. However, he could settle for a point, knowing a victory over Villarreal could be too much to ask for, considering his side's patchy form. For the game against Vallecano, he adopted a 4—1—4—1 formation, leaving Joselu at the top of the shape. A similar design with the 31-year-old, who has eight goals for the club this season, is expected on Tuesday.
The LaLiga Santander fixture, Sevilla F.C. vs. Deportivo Alaves kicks off at 16:15 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 20, at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
Deportivo Alavés picked up a 2-1 win over Levante just before the World Cup qualifying round of fixtures on Saturday, November 6, at the Mendizorrotza. A brace from Joselu (77' P. & 90'+1) was enough to settle the duel of ninety minutes, which had seen Jorge de Frutos (13') put Levante ahead inside the opening fifteen minutes. The victory helped Alaves move four spots higher, from 18th to 14th place on the La Liga table, having picked up 13 points from 4W, 1D, & 7L. The club has a form that reads: LWWDW ahead of this fixture against Sevilla, and another spirited performance could see Alaves leave Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán with at least a point. Alaves has 8 goals after 12 La Liga games and a goal ratio of 0.67 goals scored per every 90. In addition, the Babazorros have conceded 15 goals (an average of 1.25 goals per match) so far this season and have a G.D. of -7. Manager Javier Calleja could appear along with the Babazorros adopting a 4—3—3 formation against Sevilla, with Joselu at the heart of the attack.
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, FC Barcelona vs. Deportivo Alaves, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 30, at Camp Nou.
Alaves make their return to LaLiga action having defeated the Ones from Elche by a single goal on Tuesday. - Courtesy of a single strike from Mamadou Loum (47’) two minutes after the break. The club returns with two victories in a row, WLLWW, looking for a third as they sit in 16th place on the table, having jumped three spots higher from 19th position. Alaves have 9 points after 3W, 0D, & 7L. On the numbers, the club has scored five times in ten La Liga appearances and has a G.D. of -8, having conceded 13 times. Javier Calleja went along with the 4—2—3—1 formation in his last game against Elche and is expected to appear with the same shape on Saturday. Joselu put up a spirited performance against Elche during the week and is expected to keep his place at the top of the design as he aims for his fourth goal of the season.
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Deportivo Alaves vs. Atletico Madrid, kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 25, at the 19,840-capacity stadium, Mendizorrotza.
Deportivo Alaves failed to pick up a point on the road last weekend when they visited the Cornellà-El Prat and were defeated by Espanyol, 1-0. Raul de Tomas (54' P.) separated both sides from the penalty spot after sending the goalkeeper diving the wrong way following a handball by Rubén Duarte. Alaves had a few chances to level the scoreline but failed to convert any of the opportunities that came by shortly after Espanyol wasted a chance to double the lead. It was the fifth consecutive defeat for the club in as many games: LLLLL, which leaves Alaves in 20th place, having no points after 0W, 0D, & 5L. On the numbers, Alaves have an average of 0.2 goals per game, having scored only once in five La Liga games. After conceding 11 times (2.2 g.c.p.g), the club has a G.D. of -10. Javier Calleja went along with the 4—2—3—1 formation in his last game against Espanyol, but a defensive 5—4—1 or a conventional 4—4—2 is expected on Saturday as he aims to keep Atletico Madrid at bay.
Spanish LaLiga fixture, Deportivo Alavés vs. Real Madrid kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 14 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
Hosts, Deportivo Alaves welcome Los Blancos for the opening game of the La Liga season after their pre-season club friendly win over Levante last Friday, the 6th of August. After finishing in 16th position at the end of last season with 38 points, - four points above the bottom three, coach Javier Calleja would be looking to avoid the relegation scrap this season. Limited, - budget-wise, there hasn’t been any big-money transfers in the window but Alaves acquired several players on loan ahead of the 2021/22 La Liga season. Right-winger, 19-year-old Facundo Pellistri of Manchester United returned for a season-long loan after a six-month spell with the Spanish side. I wanted to be at Alavés because I felt very comfortable last season said the Uruguayan who believes his side can pick up a point or more against the 34-time La Liga champions, Real Madrid. The Glorious One would be looking to get off to a flying start on home soil when they line up in the preferred 4—3—3 formation with the trio, centre-forward, John Guidetti, right-winger, Pellistri and left-winger, Luis Rioja all forming part of the attack.