Deportivo Alavés hosts Real Madrid this Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 5pm (Brasília time), at Estádio of The match is valid for the 16th round of Campeonato Espanhol 2025/26. The teams entered the field with official formations announced moments before the opening whistle.
The confrontation places Alavés, in 11th place with 18 points, against vice-leader Real Madrid, which has 36 points. The live broadcast takes place exclusively on Disney+ on Brasil.
- Alavés: 4-1-4-1 formations, with emphasis on defensive solidity at home.
- Real Madrid: 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing attack with speed on the wings.
The recent history favors the visitors, who have won the last direct matches.
Official team lineups
Alavés enters the field in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Antonio Sivera occupies the goal, with a defensive line formed by Jonny Otto, Nahuel Tenaglia, Jon Pacheco and Víctor Parada. Antonio Blanco acts as a central midfielder, while Calebe, Pablo Ibáñez, Denis Suárez and Abderrahman Rebbach make up the attacking midfield. Lucas Boyé is the reference in the attack.
Real Madrid adopts the traditional 4-3-3. Thibaut Courtois is the goalkeeper, with defense including Federico Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger and Víctor Valdepeñas. In the middle, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham form the trio. The attack has Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
- Embezzlements in Alavés include Jon Guridi, in doubt, and confirmed suspensions.
- In Real Madrid, notable absences involve Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, and Endrick, among others.
Referee Víctor García Verdura commands the match, with a moderate card average.
Where to watch the match live
Exclusive transmission on Brasil is carried out by Disney+, the streaming platform that holds the rights to LaLiga. Subscribers access the game in high definition, with pre- and post-match commentary and analysis options. The start time is 5pm (from Brasília), corresponding to 9pm local Spanish time.
Disney+ offers complete coverage of the main European leagues. Não there is broadcast on traditional free-to-air or paid channels for this specific confrontation.
Current position in the LaLiga table
Real Madrid occupies second place with 36 points, behind the leader Barcelona by a small margin. The team is looking to recover after recent irregular results, including defeats in parallel competitions. Alavés is in 11th place, with 18 points, far from the relegation zone and close to the middle of the table.
The Spanish championship is balanced at the top. Times as Villarreal put pressure on Real Madrid for vice-leadership.
Head-to-head history
The teams have faced each other 44 times throughout history, with clear dominance by Real Madrid, who has recorded 36 victories. Alavés has five wins, in addition to three draws. Nos last five games, the Madrid team won them all.
The most recent meeting took place in April 2025, with Real Madrid winning 1-0. In matches at Mendizorroza, the visitor also prevails in recent duels.
Absences and substitutions available
The Alavés has a reserve bank including Raúl Fernández, Moussa Diarra, Carlos Vicente and Jon Guridi, among others. Suspensões and injuries limit options in midfield.
The Real Madrid has alternatives such as Andriy Lunin, Dean Huijsen, Brahim Díaz and Dani Ceballos. Lesões affect the defense, forcing improvisations with players like Valverde on the wing.
- Coaches: Eduardo Coudet commands Alavés, while Xabi Alonso directs Real Madrid.
- Featured players include Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo for the away side.
Refereeing and stadium details
Víctor García Verdura referees the game, with an average of 4.32 yellow cards per match. The assistant registers few direct reds. The Estádio of Mendizorroza, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, has a capacity for around 20 thousand fans and favors the home team in balanced duels.
Location in the Basque region influences local support. The lawn presents suitable conditions for the show.
Expectations for the confrontation
Real Madrid is the favorite, despite recent fluctuations. The team needs a victory to keep pressure on the leader. Alavés relies on defensive organization and counterattacks to score at home.
Analysts point to a game played in midfield. The presence of stars like Bellingham and Mbappé can unbalance.
The duel is part of an important round of LaLiga. Resultados parallels define positions in the upper and middle table.
