Alaves

As the La Liga season approaches its climax, every match carries significant weight in the battle for European qualification and the fight against relegation. This weekend, the spotlight falls on the clash between Alaves and Atletico Madrid, two sides with contrasting ambitions but a shared determination to secure vital points. Situated in the heart of the Basque Country, the Estadio de Mendizorrotza will play host to a high-stakes encounter as Alaves, the modest overachievers, take on the might of Atletico Madrid, a powerhouse with lofty ambitions.

Athletic Bilbao will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in La Liga when they welcome fellow Basque outfit Alaves to San Mames on Saturday evening. The Lions currently sit fifth in the Spanish top-flight standings, just two points adrift of the Champions League places. Ernesto Valverde’s side secured a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas in their previous outing to keep the pressure on Atletico Madrid in fourth position. Meanwhile, Alaves Head into this weekend’s clash on the back of a narrow 1-0 home triumph against Rayo Vallecano.