Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Alaves will try to claim a major scalp in La Liga round 3 when they face Atletico Madrid at their Estadio Mendizorrotza on Saturday. The Basques aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Real Betis and they are surely capable of matching the struggling capital club in front of home fans. Hugo Novoa Ramos remains in the recovery room, but the 22-year-old defender should be the only absentee in the home team.
Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, produced an under-par performance in a 1-1 draw with newcomers Elche and given their three-game winless run at Estadio Mendizorrotza, we predict that the hosts are going to grab something from the match. Antoine Griezmann is pushing for his first start of the season as well as summer signing Giacomo Raspadori, while both Alex Baena and Jose Gimenez remain in the treatment room. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards in the Basque Country.
Highlighted Player (Antoine Griezmann):

Anthony Griezmann is a French forward born on 21st March 1991 in Macon, and he is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting footballers at the moment. The pacey striker started showing his potential shortly after coming through Real Sociedad’s youth academy and he went on to score 46 goals in 179 league appearances for La Real. Excellent displays in Spanish la Liga saw him become a target for a number of top clubs, but he eventually choose to sign for Atletico Madrid, and that proved to be a very good decision.
Griezmann continued the rich vein of form at Vicente Calderon, scoring some important goals as los Colchoneros enjoyed domestic and European success, while also becoming a key member of the France national team.
Playing as a winger or second striker, Griezmann possesses impressive technical skills, he is a strong finisher and still finds time to work hard for his side, so no wonder he is widely regarded as one of the leading forwards on the continent. He won the U19 European Championship with France and is tipped to lead Les Bleus to glory on senior level as well.
Highlighted Team (Alaves):

Alaves is a Spanish football club located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava. The club were founded in 1921 and they play their home games at Estadio Mendizorrotza. The capacity of the stadium is 19,840 and it has to be noted that it is the third oldest stadium in Spanish football. After spending several years in the Spanish Segunda Division, los Babazorros returned to the top flight in 2016.
The color of Alaves’ home kit is blue and white and the club’s local rivals are fellow Basque sides Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, Osasuna and Eibar. Alaves made it to the UEFA CUP final in 2001, but they were beaten by Liverpool 5-4 in a thrilling football clash. Anyhow, that is still regarded as the club’s biggest success. Los Babazorros booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on four occasions and they have yet to win the Primera Division trophy.