"Real Madrid go to Alaves on Sunday desperately needing a win to keep their league challenge on track and potentially save coach Xabi Alonso from the sack."
"Madrid have won two of their last eight games in all competitions to fall behind Barcelona in the title race and damage their prospects of a top-eight finish in the Champions League."
"Alonso is under huge pressure but will have to cope with a crippling injury list in Vitoria with at least six players not available and another three suspended."
"Alaves are 11th following last their 1-0 home win over Real Sociedad on December 6."
Real Madrid travel to Vitoria to face Alaves needing a win to preserve their league bid and potentially prevent Xabi Alonso's dismissal. The team has managed only two victories in eight matches across all competitions, leaving them behind Barcelona in the title race and damaging their hopes of finishing in the top eight to qualify for the Champions League. Alonso faces intense pressure while contending with a severe injury crisis that leaves at least six players unavailable and three suspended for the trip. Alaves occupy 11th place after a 1-0 home victory over Real Sociedad on December 6.
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