Real Madrid XI vs Alaves: Mbappe starts as Alonso names lineup for La Liga matchday 16

14.12.25 FT LaLiga Spain

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Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has officially announced his starting lineup for Sunday night’s La Liga showdown against Deportivo Alaves as Los Blancos look to keep pace in the title race.

Madrid travel to Mendizorroza for matchday 16 of the 2025 /26 La Liga season aiming to secure vital away victory against mid table Alaves side.

The encounter kicks off at 20:00 GMT

Mbappe back in the Starting Lineup

The biggest boost for Real Madrid comes with the return of Kylian Mbappe who starts after missing the previous match against Manchester City due to injury.

The French forward leads fearsome attacking trio alongside Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.

Real Madrid Starting XI vs Alaves

• Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
• Defenders: Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Victor Valdepenas
• Midfielders: Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham
• Forwards: Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior

Alaves Starting XI

• Goalkeeper: Sivera
• Defenders: Otto. Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada
• Midfielders: Ibanez, Blanco, Suarez, Calebe, Rebbach
• Forwards: Lucas Boye

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