After a wobbly start to the season, Real Madrid are back to their best under Zinedine Zidane. Now playing with a different finesse to match their aura, Los Blancos are gunning hard for the La Liga title.
The only thing which separates them from rivals Barcelona is goal-difference. Both are tied on the same points and with Barca set to clash with Atletico Madrid, Zidane’s side has the perfect opportunity to go top with a crushing win over Alaves.
Eden Hazard’s injury sustained against Paris Saint-Germain came a big blow with the El Clasico approaching, and his coach is understandably worried at that.