Mendizorrotza hosts a Jornada 6 meeting between Alavés and one of La Liga's title contenders in Atlético Madrid, who beat Real Sociedad 2–0 in Jornada 5 to stay at the top of the league. Atlético arrive with Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth in attack, backed by a defensively brilliant Cristian Romero. Alavés have already beaten some big sides this season, including their famous 5–2 Jornada 4 win over Osasuna.
Alavés: injury concerns and predicted XI
Antonio Sivera starts in goal. Jonny adds Premier League experience at right back. Denis Suárez in midfield is a key creative outlet. Toni Martínez leads the line for Alavés with Lucas Boyé providing support.
Alavés Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Atlético Madrid: team news and outlook
Jan Oblak starts in goal after a summer of speculation. Cristian Romero is one of La Liga's best centre-backs this season after his summer move from Spurs. Alejandro Grimaldo provides dangerous deliveries from left back. Julián Álvarez and Sørloth form an outstanding strike partnership.
Key tactical battle
Atlético's defensive structure versus Alavés's home intensity. Koke's experience orchestrating from the left side of midfield is key to Atlético's build-up, while Denis Suárez will look to find pockets of space against Atlético's organised 3-5-2.
Head-to-head record
Atlético Madrid have dominated this fixture in recent La Liga meetings, winning convincingly at Mendizorrotza. However, Alavés's extraordinary 5–2 win over Osasuna in Jornada 4 showed they can cause chaos on their day.
Prediction
0–2. Atlético's class should tell against an Alavés side lacking consistent quality.