The Spanish Football Federation announced the appointment of referee Juan Martínez Munuera to officiate the match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alavés, as part of the 33rd round of the Spanish League.

The match will be held at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on the evening of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:30 PM Mecca time.

Real Madrid enters the match seeking victory to continue competing for the top spot in the league, given the close point differences in the final stages of the season.

The team holds a leading position in the standings, but it is striving to regain its balance after some recent setbacks that have affected its progress in the championship.

On the other hand, Alavés enters the match with the ambition of achieving a positive result, as they strive to improve their position and move away from the danger zones in the league table.

The importance of the confrontation increases in light of the absences Real Madrid is suffering from due to injuries, which imposes an additional challenge on the team at this crucial stage of the season.