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Watch the football match Live  between a team Deportivo Alavés vs Atlético Madrid After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions  La liga.
This match is played on date 30 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Estadio de Mendizorroza (Vitoria-Gasteiz) – In championship competitions  La liga by Season 2025/2026 

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🔎 Overview

Deportivo Alavés host Atlético Madrid at the Mendizorrotza Stadium in a La Liga fixture that sees a relegation-battling side face one of Spain’s title contenders. Alavés, fighting for survival, will look to frustrate Atlético with compact defending and opportunistic counters, while Diego Simeone’s men aim to assert dominance early in the season.

Atlético’s reputation for solid defensive organization combined with lethal counter-attacks makes them a tough opponent, but Alavés’ home support could inspire a resilient performance.

Deportivo Alavés – Fighting Spirit at Home

Alavés enter this game knowing that points against top teams are vital for morale. The defense, marshaled by Manuel Morlanes and Alejandro Francés, will need to stay disciplined against Atlético’s attacking threats.

Up front, Rodrigo Battaglia and Alejandro Pozo will provide the main offensive options on the break, while goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco is expected to make crucial saves to keep his team in the game.

Key Players to Watch:

• Rodrigo Battaglia – Central to Alavés’ counter-attacks and pressing transitions.

• Alejandro Pozo – Provides pace and creativity on the flanks.

• Fernando Pacheco – Goalkeeper who could be crucial against Atlético’s forwards.

Atlético Madrid – Tactical Mastery

Atlético arrive with a clear game plan: disciplined defense and deadly counters. Luis Suárez leads the line with João Félix providing support and creativity, while midfielders Koke and Rodrigo De Paul manage possession and dictate tempo.

Defensively, Stefan Savic and José Giménez will aim to nullify Alavés’ forwards, with Jan Oblak providing the final layer of security.

Key Players to Watch:

• Luis Suárez – Clinical striker and focal point of Atlético’s attack.

• João Félix – Creative playmaker capable of unlocking defenses.

• Jan Oblak – World-class goalkeeper, essential for maintaining Atlético’s defensive solidity.

Tactical Breakdown

Deportivo Alavés

• Formation: Likely 4-4-2

• Strengths: Compact defensive shape, home support, counter-attacks

• Weaknesses: Limited attacking threat, vulnerability to set-pieces

• Tactics: Sit deep, absorb pressure, and look to hit Atlético on the break.

Atlético Madrid

• Formation: Likely 4-4-2

• Strengths: Defensive organization, counter-attacks, experienced squad

• Weaknesses: Can be slow to transition in attack if pressed

• Tactics: High defensive discipline, quick transitions exploiting Alavés’ gaps, with Suárez and Félix leading the attack.

📊 Head-to-Head Stats

Atlético Madrid dominate historically, but Alavés have occasionally caused surprises at home.

📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

Alavés have struggled for consistency, while Atlético are in strong form heading into this clash.

🎯 Prediction

Deportivo Alavés 0–2 Atlético Madrid

Atlético’s superior quality and experience should prevail, though Alavés’ defensive resilience may limit the scoreline. Expect Simeone’s men to control the game and secure a comfortable away win.