Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Alavés (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Asencio, Huijsen; Ceballos, Güler; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; G. García.

There is no comfort, no safety net, and no margin for error for Real Madrid heading into tomorrow’s match against Alavés. With the title race offering little forgiveness and the squad stretched to its absolute limit,

Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead on Saturday and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock with a shot from the top of the area in the 70th minute at Camp Nou.

It's back to La Liga action for Real Madrid after their 2-1 Champions League loss in midweek to Manchester City. They are back on the road as they face Alaves a

Pressure mounted on Xabi Alonso on Wednesday as his Real Madrid side were beaten 2-1 by Man City at the Bernabeu. It was a second consecutive home defeat for Los Blancos after an eight-man Madrid were beaten by Celta Vigo at the weekend,

Even for Real Madrid, this has been an exceptionally dramatic week. The tensions and turbulence around Xabi Alonso came to a head after Sunday’s shambolic 2-0 home defeat against Celta Vigo in La Liga. It put his position in serious jeopardy, following a torrid run of form that has left them four points behind Clasico rivals Barcelona.

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Liverpool’s three-player shortlist to replace Ibrahima Konaté, should be end up leaving Anfield on a free transfer,

Kylian Mbappé has trained separately from his Real Madrid teammates, putting in doubt his availability for the Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.

Dean Huijsen is expected to return to the Real Madrid squad for Sunday’s La Liga fixture against Alaves after missing his side’s last five matches with a thigh injury. The centre-back’s anticipated return comes as Madrid contend with a number of defensive absences and with head coach Xabi Alonso under pressure following a disappointing run of form.

Barcelona face Osasuna on Saturday in a crucial LaLiga match that can extend their lead atop the standings. The team coached by Hansi Flick in the past weeks has bounced back from being five points behind Real Madrid in the league to building a four edge on their closest rival,