Alavés vs Real Madrid 2026: Result, Goals, Highlights & H2H

Watching a relegation-threatened side take on a title-chasing giant carries a certain intrigue, especially when the underdog has already pulled off one of the season’s biggest surprises. This piece breaks down the result, the key players, the head-to-head record that skews heavily in Real Madrid’s favor, and what the numbers say about the next chapter of Alavés vs Real Madrid.

Matches played since 2005: 20 ·
Real Madrid wins: 18 ·
Alavés wins: 2 ·
Real Madrid total goals: 52 ·
Alavés total goals: 14 ·
Real Madrid current La Liga rank: 2nd ·
Alavés current La Liga rank: 14th

The head-to-head numbers between these two sides tell a clear story of dominance, but with enough wrinkles to keep things interesting. Here’s the key data from their meetings:

The pattern: Real Madrid’s depth and quality edge out a determined Alavés side almost every time.

Who scored in Real Madrid vs Alavés?

In the 21 April 2026 La Liga match, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Alavés at the Mendizorroza stadium. The goals came from two of their marquee attackers.

Kylian Mbappé goal against Alavés

• Kylian Mbappé scored in the 2-1 victory (AiScore match summary)
• The goal contributed to Real Madrid’s push for the title (BBC Sport editorial coverage)

Vinicius Junior goal against Alavés

• Vinicius Junior also scored in the same match (AiScore match report)
• The Brazilian winger has been a key contributor in recent meetings (FBref historical data)

Alavés goal scorer in the 2-1 match

Alavés scored a consolation goal in the 2-1 defeat, though the specific scorer was not confirmed in the available sources (AiScore match feed).

Is Mbappé playing against Alavés?

Kylian Mbappé was not only available for the 21 April 2026 match — he started and scored.

Kylian Mbappé starting lineup

• Mbappé started the match for Real Madrid (AiScore lineup data)
• Vinicius Junior also started and scored alongside him (AiScore match report)
• Lineup information confirmed by Sofascore and Flashscore (Flashscore live coverage)

Mbappé fitness and availability

Mbappé’s fitness appeared to be at full capacity as he completed the match and scored. There were no injury concerns reported ahead of the fixture (BBC Sport pre-match report).

How did Barcelona lose to Alavés?

One of the most surprising results in recent La Liga history came when Alavés defeated Barcelona 1-0 in Vitoria during the 2023/24 season.

Alavés 1-0 Barcelona in Vitoria

• Alavés beat Barcelona 1-0 at home (Sports Mole match reference)
• Barcelona, the league champions that season, were beaten in Vitoria (FC Barcelona official site)

Barcelona’s defeat to Alavés

The match was described as “Alavés 1-0 FC Barcelona: Champions beaten in Vitoria” — a result that stunned fans and showed Alavés’ capacity to upset even the best sides at home (Sports Mole match report).

Which team never lost against Real Madrid?

No team holds a perfect unbeaten record against Real Madrid across all competitions. The debate around this question is based on historical data that shows every club has suffered at least one defeat to Los Blancos (Sports Mole historical analysis).

Historical unbeaten run against Real Madrid

The closest contenders are teams like Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, who have periods of strong records, but none have managed a complete streak across a significant number of meetings. Real Madrid’s dominance across 120 years of football means nearly every opponent has tasted defeat.

Teams with good record vs Real Madrid

Some smaller sides have occasional positive runs over short spans, but sustained success against Madrid is rare. Alavés, with only 2 wins in 20 meetings, certainly isn’t one of them.

Who scored Real Madrid’s 10,000th goal?

Real Madrid reached the milestone of their 10,000th goal in all competitions during a Copa del Rey match. The specific scorer was not detailed in the available match sources (Real Madrid official site).

Real Madrid 10,000th goal landmark

• The milestone was achieved in a Copa del Rey fixture
• It was not scored in the specific Alavés match discussed here

Alavés vs Real Madrid prediction and stats

The head-to-head statistics paint a clear picture of one-sided dominance. Real Madrid have won 18 of the last 20 meetings, a 90% win rate that few matchups in European football can match.

Head-to-head stats

• Total meetings since 2005: 20 (AiScore H2H data)
• Real Madrid wins: 18 (Sports Mole record)
• Alavés wins: 2 (AiScore data)
• Real Madrid goals: 52 (FootyStats aggregate)
• Alavés goals: 14 (FootyStats aggregate)

Recent form prediction

Based on current league positions — Real Madrid (2nd) vs Alavés (14th) — and the historical trend, Real Madrid are heavy favorites going into any fixture. Alavés’ recent form, including the 1-0 win over Barcelona, suggests they can be competitive but unlikely to overcome the gap in quality.

Predicted scoreline

Real Madrid are predicted to win based on H2H data and league position (Sports Mole prediction). A 2-1 or 3-1 scoreline aligns with recent meeting patterns.

How to watch Alavés vs Real Madrid live stream

For fans looking to catch the action live, official La Liga broadcasters carry the match in each region.

Official broadcasters

• Coverage available through official La Liga broadcast partners
• No specific stream links provided in available data

Live streaming platforms

• Sofascore and Flashscore provide live score updates (Flashscore live coverage)
• These aggregators track goals, cards, substitutions in real time

Match kickoff time

The 21 April 2026 match kickoff time was not specified in the available sources, but La Liga fixtures typically vary between early afternoon and late evening slots.

Timeline: Key moments in Alavés vs Real Madrid rivalry

• 2001: Alavés lost 1-3 to Real Madrid at Mendizorroza (Sky Sports match record)
• 2002: Real Madrid beat Alavés 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu (Sky Sports match log)
• 2022: Real Madrid won 3-0 at home over Alavés (FBref record)
• 2023/24: Alavés beat Barcelona 1-0 in Vitoria
• 2023-12-21: Real Madrid won 1-0 at Alavés (FBref log)
• 2024-05-14: Real Madrid 5-0 Alavés at the Bernabéu (FBref log)
• 2024-09-24: Real Madrid 3-2 Alavés at the Bernabéu (FBref log)
• 2025-04-13: Real Madrid 1-0 Alavés at Mendizorroza (FBref log)
• 2025-12-14: Alavés vs Real Madrid at Mendizorroza (FBref scheduled fixture)
• 21 April 2026: Real Madrid 2-1 Alavés (Mbappé, Vinicius Junior)

“Real Madrid cut Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points with a 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Alaves.”

— BBC Sport match report (BBC Sport editorial coverage)

For Alavés, the relegation fight continues with each passing matchday. The gap between them and Real Madrid — in points, budget, and historical success — is a canyon that a single upset win over Barcelona only briefly obscured. The pattern from 20 meetings is undeniable: Real Madrid win nine times out of ten. For Alavés fans in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the hope rests on replicating that Barcelona performance and turning a one-in-twenty chance into points when it matters most in the relegation battle.

For a closer look at the starting XIs and tactical setup, see this detailed match report and lineups from the same fixture.

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