"It's not my place to comment on that, but Real Madrid are very prestigious opponents and they have a manager who's earned his position for a reason. It will be very difficult because they have a lot of resources, but we will try to maintain our style and take the initiative. I enjoy playing these matches - facing the best - and I don't focus on their form, nor on their injuries."
"I knew I'd be asked more about our opponents than about Alaves," said boss Eduardo Coudet."
"Anyone who plays for Real Madrid is very good and, to beat them, we'll need a great performance. It makes for more complex matches than usual."
Real Madrid arrive at Alaves seeking only their second La Liga victory in six matches, seven points behind Barcelona with a game in hand. Madrid lost 2-0 at home to Celta and then surrendered a lead to lose 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League. Alaves won a derby 1-0 over Real Sociedad and have taken 14 of their 18 league points at home. Centre-back Facundo Garces received a 12-month FIFA suspension, while Carles Alena recovered from a virus. Real Madrid are severely depleted in defence through suspensions and injuries, with Víctor Valdepenas starting, Arda Guler restored and Kylian Mbappé returning.
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