Real Madrid will aim for their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions as they face the in-form Alaves at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid

Alavés

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Real Madrid may not have hit their peak form early this season, which is a daunting prospect for their competitors, as they remain unbeaten with six wins in eight matches across all competitions. Under Carlo Ancelotti, they secured the UEFA Super Cup last month and began their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart. In La Liga, they’ve won four and drawn two of their six games, totaling 14 points, placing them second, just one point behind Barcelona, who have a game in hand. After drawing two of their first three league matches, Los Blancos have bounced back with three straight wins, scoring eight goals in those matches. Looking ahead, they face Atletico Madrid next weekend before heading to Lille for their second Champions League match. Kylian Mbappe is gradually adjusting to life at the Bernabeu, having already netted six goals and provided one assist in eight appearances.

Meanwhile, Alaves is enjoying a strong start to their 2023-24 season after returning to the top flight, sitting in fifth place with 10 points from three wins, one draw, and two losses. They’ve had a successful run lately, winning three of their last four matches, including victories against Real Sociedad and Las Palmas, followed by a win over Sevilla after a loss to Espanyol. Last season, Alaves faced a 5-0 defeat against Real Madrid in this fixture, but they notably upset the hosts with a 2-1 win at the Bernabeu in November 2020.