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Alavés vs Atlético Madrid: Match Preview, Team News, and La Liga Stakes

Deportivo Alavés host Atlético Madrid at the Estadio Mendizorroza in La Liga, with Diego Simeone’s squad looking to sustain their momentum in the Spanish top-flight title race.

Current Form and League Standings

• Atlético Madrid: Los Colchoneros enter the fixture holding second place in the La Liga standings, trailing table leaders Barcelona after recently securing a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Madrid derby. Simeone’s side has won three consecutive league matches, scoring at least twice in each victory.

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• Deportivo Alavés: El Glorioso started their league campaign on a solid unbeaten run before tapering off with three matches without a win. Most of their points and goals this season have come at home, making Mendizorroza a difficult venue for visiting teams.

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Key Tactical Battles and Team News

• Attacking Threats: Lucas Boyé spearheads the attack for Alavés, serving as their primary focal point inside the box. For Atlético Madrid, the attacking combinations between Julián Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann headline the visitors’ offensive setup.

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• Squad Availability: Alavés monitor winger Abde Rebbach, while Atlético Madrid enter the clash with midfield and defensive rotation options following the international break.

Head-to-Head Context

Atlético Madrid remain unbeaten in their last four encounters with Alavés across all competitions. However, Mendizorroza has historically challenged the capital club, with Alavés regularly denying Atlético all three points in their recent trips to Vitoria-Gasteiz.