Real Madrid secured a vital 2–1 away victory over Alavés on Sunday.
Madrid dominated possession early on but struggled to turn control into clear chances. The breakthrough came through Mbappé’s individual brilliance in the 24th minute. The French forward picked up the ball on the left, cut inside two defenders, and fired a powerful shot past the goalkeeper.
Alavés grew into the game after the break and punished Madrid for a lapse at the back in the 68th minute. Carlos Vicente broke in behind the defence and finished confidently past Thibaut Courtois to level the score.
Just as frustration began to build, Rodrygo delivered. Vinícius Júnior surged down the left flank and sent in a low cross, which Rodrygo converted from close range.
Madrid could have added to their lead late on. Gonzalo García failed to find Mbappé with a clear square pass, while Brahim Díaz dragged a late effort wide.
, saying, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso admitted the difficulty of the match saying, “It was a tough, very competitive match.”
“But the team continued to fight hard, battling it out in a difficult stadium against a very intense opponent. That second goal gave us the three points, and we’re leaving here very happy.”
The win keeps Real Madrid second with 39 points, four points behind Barcelona. Meanwhile, Alaves sit 12th on the table with 18 points.
Real Madrid’s 2-1 away victory over Deportivo Alavés proved vital for Xabi Alonso, who has been under intense pressure amid warnings that further poor results could cost him his job. The win comes after a midweek 1-2 defeat against Manchester City at the Bernabéu.
The result at Alavés was crucial in halting the slide and restoring belief. Madrid has endured a rough patch, winning two, losing two, and drawing one of their last five matches across all competitions.
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