The end of the first leg is approaching in La Liga, and Real Madrid are counting their troops with concern. The Merengues lost another member of the squad, David Alaba, victim of a cruciate ligament rupture against Villarreal on Sunday (4-1). Already deprived of Camavinga, Courtois, Carvajal, Vinicius and even Militao, Carlo Ancelotti is counting on the winter transfer window to replenish his squad. Before that, there are 2 matches remaining, including this evening’s against Alavés, who are following the big names after falling at home against Girona, surprise leader (0-3).
For this match, Alavés only changes their full-backs following this weekend’s defeat. Exit Tenaglia and Lopez, on the bench, replaced by Abqar and Rebbach in the 11. Samu remains at the forefront, ahead of Gorosabel, Guridi and Rioja. For its part, Real lines up the same 11 as against Villarreal with the exception of Lunin, Alaba and Ferland Mendy, replaced by Kepa, Nacho and Garcia. Diaz and Rodrygo line up up front, Vazquez, Kroos, Modric and Bellingham in midfield.
Follow this match live with commentary on FM
The essays
Alavés: Sivera – Gorosabel, Abqar, Marin, Duarte – Guevara, Blanco – Rebbach, Guridi, Rioja – Samu
Real Madrid : Kepa – Vazquez, Rüdiger, Nacho (cap.), Garcia – Valverde, Modric, Kroos, Bellingham – Diaz, Rodrygo
