Deportivo Alavés v Club Atlético de Madrid

Ville Koski has started 12 of Alavés' last 13 matches under Quique Sánchez Flores.

Alavés exercised the purchase option in Ville Koski's loan deal at the end of last season.

Deportivo Alavés have gone five to six matches without a win, and their last away victory came on 17 May.

Toni Martínez is expected to be part of the attacking line-up.

Jan Oblak had a strong performance in goal, and Atlético's defence kept Levante from scoring in the match.

Atlético have won every match this season except the draw at San Mamés, and have won late matches at Alavés and Espanyol with last-minute goals.

According to Levante coach Luís Castro, Atlético Madrid has lost only one league match this season and is stronger than last year, with more tactical options and no key players sold.

Julián Álvarez scored Atlético Madrid's winner against Deportivo La Coruña on Saturday, his second successive scoring match, moving Atlético within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Quique Sánchez Flores took over as head coach of Deportivo Alavés in March.

Ville Koski has started in all league matches this season.

Nahuel Tenaglia has started in all league matches this season.

Abde Rebbach has started in all league matches this season.

Pablo Ibáñez started on the bench for Alavés against Athletic Club.

Antonio Blanco started on the bench for Alavés against Athletic Club.

Facundo Garcés suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear and is out.

Mikel Rodríguez suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear and is out.

Ville Koski has returned to Vitoria from international duty due to his injury.

The Dominican Republic lost their Nations League match against Haiti with a score of 1-4.

Quique Sánchez Flores is recovering favorably after his knee surgery.

Antonio Sivera is expected to continue as the starting goalkeeper for Deportivo Alavés.

Jonathan David joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Juventus with an option to buy.

Reinier Jesus Carvalho joined Atlético-MG in August 2025, with the club acquiring 50% of his economic rights.

Alexander Sørloth has not yet been able to debut this season due to injuries.

Pablo Barrios is out due to a muscle injury.

Alejandro Grimaldo will continue his recovery at Atlético Madrid.

Jon Ander Ulazia, advisor of Eibar, will continue as vice-president.

Diego Simeone is the coach of Atlético Madrid.

Julián Álvarez replaced Jonathan David.

Koke was introduced at the start of the second half.

Marc Pubill's hands made contact with a shot from Kylian Mbappé inside the penalty area.

Marc Pubill attacked as a wing-back on the right flank.

Marcos Llorente started in midfield with the instruction to support attacks on the right flank.