In a crucial La Liga matchup, Real Madrid CF hosts Deportivo Alavés, seeking to bounce back from a recent slump that has seen them drop to third in the standings. Los Blancos will be looking to regain momentum against an Alavés side that has been riding a three-match unbeaten streak in the league. Key man Karim Benzema, the top scorer in La Liga, will be pivotal in leading the Madrid attack to victory.