Deportivo Alaves - Atletico Madrid

Can Deportivo Alaves find the defensive discipline required to stifle a potent Atletico Madrid side at Estadio Mendizorroza on 10 October 2026? The hosts are expected to deploy a midfield trio of Denis Suarez, Antonio Blanco, and Pablo Ibanez to disrupt the visitors, while Lucas Boye leads the line in search of a breakthrough. With Ville Koski sidelined due to injury, the defensive unit led by Nicolas Valentini faces a significant test against an Atletico side currently finding their rhythm in the final third.

Atletico Madrid arrive with momentum, having recently secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid and a dominant 4-0 win against Osasuna. The expected XI, featuring Ademola Lookman and Giuliano Simeone in attack, offers a versatile threat that has been difficult to contain in recent outings. While the visitors look to maintain their upward trajectory, Deportivo Alaves will aim to recapture the form that saw them defeat Villarreal earlier this season.