Real Madrid kept their title charge alive with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior doing the damage before a late Alaves fightback made things nervy in the closing minutes.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves: Match Result
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves |
| Competition | LaLiga, Round 33 |
| Final Score | Real Madrid 2-1 Deportivo Alaves |
| Venue | Estadio Bernabéu, Madrid |
| Attendance | 61,468 |
| Referee | Juan Martínez Munuera |
| Player of the Match | Vinícius Júnior (8.9 rating) |
How the Match Unfolded
Real Madrid took control early, with Kylian Mbappé breaking the deadlock in the 30th minute off an assist from Arda Güler. The hosts doubled their lead just after the break, as Vinícius Júnior found the net in the 50th minute, assisted by Federico Valverde. Alaves pulled one back deep into stoppage time through substitute Toni Martínez in the 90+3rd minute, but it wasn’t enough to threaten a comeback.
Real Madrid controlled possession throughout, holding 60% of the ball compared to Alaves’ 40%, and out-shot their opponents 24 to 19. Despite the shot difference, the underlying numbers were closer than the scoreline suggests, with Alaves actually edging the expected goals (xG) battle 1.76 to 1.62.
Key Stats
| Stat | Real Madrid | Deportivo Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.62 | 1.76 |
| Total Shots | 24 | 19 |
| Touches in Opposition Box | 44 | 32 |
Lineups
Real Madrid (4-4-2): Lunin — Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras — Valverde, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Güler — Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Deportivo Alaves (5-3-2): Sivera — Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Pérez, Enríquez — Guridi, Blanco, Suárez — Martínez, Boyé
The Bigger Picture
The result moved Real Madrid back to within six points of the LaLiga summit under manager Álvaro Arbeloa, continuing their push to return to winning ways after a mixed patch of results. It’s the latest chapter in a fixture history heavily tilted toward Los Blancos, who now hold 15 wins in their recent head-to-head record against Alaves, with the Basque side managing just 2. LaLiga remains one of Europe’s most competitive top-flight leagues, part of the broader landscape of European club football competitions that shape the sport’s biggest storylines each season.
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