Alaves
Atl. MadridAlaves welcome Atl. Madrid to Estadio Mendizorrotza for Round 8 of LaLiga, with five points separating the sides after seven matches. The visitors sit second with 16 points, while Alaves occupy sixth place on 11.
Madrid arrive on a three-match league winning streak, contrasting with a difficult recent spell for the hosts, who have gone three games without a victory.
Atl. Madrid arrive with momentum
Atletico have responded impressively to their 3-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao. Three consecutive league victories followed, beginning with a 3-0 win away to Real Sociedad and continuing with a 4-0 success against Osasuna. Their latest outing brought a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, taking their league scoring tally to 16 goals in seven matches.
Alaves have experienced a different sequence. A 5-2 home win over Osasuna was followed by defeats to Racing Santander and Valencia before a goalless draw away to Athletic Bilbao. Their defensive record remains respectable, however, with just six goals conceded in seven league fixtures.
Lee Kang-In and Sivera among recent standouts
Lee Kang-In has been one of Atl. Madrid's stronger recent performers, alongside Alex Baena, Koke and defender David Hancko. Marcos Llorente has also impressed in midfield.
For Alaves, goalkeeper Antonio Sivera has been among the most consistent performers, while Mariano Diaz and Angel Perez have produced encouraging recent displays in attack. The hosts will be without Garces F. through suspension, while Mikel Rodriguez is sidelined with an ankle injury.
Recent meetings favour Atl. Madrid
Atl. Madrid have won six of the last ten meetings between these teams, with Alaves recording two victories and two matches ending level. Their most recent encounter finished 1-0 to Atl. Madrid, although the visitors have found wins harder to come by at Mendizorrotza. The last two meetings there ended 1-1 and 0-0.
Atl. Madrid's attacking form gives them a clear advantage in recent momentum, but Alaves have shown they can keep matches tight. Their defensive record and recent home results against these opponents provide an interesting counterpoint to the visitors' winning streak.
TV broadcast for Alaves vs Atl. Madrid
In Spain, M+ LaLiga carries the match, while viewers in the United Kingdom can follow the action through LaLiga TV and Premier Sports Player. Coverage in the United States is available on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and the ESPN App, with TSN+ serving Canada.
Elsewhere in Europe, DAZN Italia covers Italy, DAZN Portugal carries the fixture in Portugal, and Ziggo Sport and Ziggo Go provide coverage in the Netherlands. Romanian viewers have Digi Sport 4, Prima Sport 3, Prima TV and Digi Online among their options.
In Latin America, Disney+ carries the match in Argentina, while Brazilian coverage includes Cazé TV and SportyNet. Sky Sport, Sky Sports 24 and Izzi TV are available in Mexico. Viewers in India can turn to FanCode, with Coupang Play covering South Korea and beIN Connect serving New Zealand.