Real Madrid vs Alaves: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Madrid put up a brilliant performance in the group stage of the Champions League this season, they easily secured a top spot. Real recorded two victories over Shakhtar and eventually beat Inter by five points. 

This week, The Blancos started their performance in the Champions League playoffs and suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Paris, conceding a goal in added time. However, the Whites have already claimed one trophy since the start of the year - on January, capital team managed to win the Spanish Super Cup, beating Athletic Bilbao in the final. 

By the way, Bilbao took their revenge over the Galacticos, eliminating the leader of La Liga from Copa del Rey. 

After 24 rounds of the current season Carlo Ancelotti's men have 16 victories and six draws, delivering 54 points and a top spot. After a victory over Granada (1:0) Madrid side drew to Villarreal (0:0). 

Team also has the best offensive record in the league, they scored 48 goals so far. 

At the start of the season Alaves suffered six straight defeats, which may hit them hard at the end of the season. After 24 rounds of the current season The Glorious ones have five victories and five draws, delivering 20 points and an 18th spot in the standings. 

Team has the worst offensive record in the league with just 19 goals to their name, Basques also have the second-worst defensive record in the league. 

After a draw against Athletic (0:0) The White-Blues suffered three consecutive defeats and in the latest round they recorded a home victory over Valencia (2:1). Loum opened the scoresheet at 14th minute, second goal was scored by Joselu at 74th minute, he converted a penalty and brought a much needed victory to his team. 

Visitors also didn't last long in the Spanish Cup - after a victory over Unami (3:0) they were eliminated by Linares (1:2). 

Navarro and Ovono won't feature in the upcoming match.