Alaves host Atletico Madrid as both sides chase form at Mendizorrotza
Alaves take on Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Mendizorrotza on 10 October in a La Liga matchday 8 fixture that pits two sides with contrasting but equally uneven recent runs against one another.
Alaves arrive on the back of a draw-loss-loss-win-win sequence, having won two and lost two of their last five, while Atletico Madrid have won three of their last five but suffered back-to-back defeats in their two most recent outings.
Recent head-to-head record
The two sides have met five times since April 2024, with Atletico Madrid winning twice, Alaves once, and two matches ending in draws. Their most recent encounter in January 2026 saw Atletico Madrid edge it 1-0, continuing a pattern of tight, low-scoring affairs between the clubs.
Across those five meetings, three have been settled by a single goal or finished goalless, suggesting this latest instalment could again be closely contested.
What's at stake
With Atletico Madrid having registered slightly more wins across their recent matches than their hosts, there is a marginal edge in current form heading into the weekend, though both teams will be eager to build momentum after shakier recent results.
For Alaves, home advantage at Mendizorrotza has previously yielded victory over this opponent, and they will look to draw on that as they attempt to arrest any dip in their own run.