Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 La Liga season brings Alavés against Atlético Madrid at Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz on Sat 10 Oct, 16:15 CEST. Alavés are 6th in the La Liga table on 11 points from 7 games (11 scored, 6 conceded). They drew with Athletic Club away last time out (0–0). Atlético Madrid are 2nd in the La Liga table on 16 points from 7 games (16 scored, 7 conceded). They beat Real Madrid at home last time out (2–1). Díaz and David are among the key names as both sides look to build on the opening seven rounds.
Alavés: form check
Alavés lined up in a 5-3-2 shape in their most recent league outing. Alavés are 6th in the La Liga table on 11 points from 7 games (11 scored, 6 conceded). They drew with Athletic Club away last time out (0–0). Díaz and Boyé carry the main attacking threat into this one.
Alavés Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 5-3-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Atlético Madrid: what changed
Atlético Madrid used a 4-4-2 setup last time out. Atlético Madrid are 2nd in the La Liga table on 16 points from 7 games (16 scored, 7 conceded). They beat Real Madrid at home last time out (2–1). David and Kang-In are the players most likely to influence the game for the visitors.
Tactical edge
Set pieces could be decisive — both sides have shown a willingness to commit numbers forward from dead-ball situations through the first seven rounds.
Recent history
Both sides return from the October international break for this Matchday 8 fixture, with squads reassembling from a mix of club and international duty — team news in the 48 hours before kick-off will matter more than usual.
FPL picks to watch
- Díaz (Alavés): featured in their most recent starting XI.
- David (Atlético Madrid): featured in their most recent starting XI.
- Predicted lineups below are drawn from each club's actual starting XI in their last league match.
Score prediction
Alavés's home record makes them slight favourites on paper, but Atlético Madrid have shown they can trouble stronger sides this season.