“Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock with a composed right-footed strike from outside the box into the left corner, assisted by Arda Güler. The goal came in a frantic passage of play — Alavés had just won a corner and had a shot blocked moments earlier — but Madrid broke with purpose and Güler's delivery found Mbappé, who made no mistake.”
Pivotal“Vinícius Júnior put the match beyond Alavés just five minutes into the second half, curling a right-footed effort from outside the box into the left corner after a patient build-up through Federico Valverde. The goal arrived after Madrid had already tested the Alavés goalkeeper twice from corner situations, and when the space opened for Vinicius, he took it with typical efficiency.”
Pivotal“Toni Martínez pulled one back for Alavés deep into stoppage time, giving the visitors a late consolation that did nothing to change the outcome but reflected the effort the visiting side had put in across the 90 minutes. The goal came amidst a flurry of late bookings and added a degree of nerves to what had been a comfortable Madrid victory.”
Real Madrid
Deportivo Alavés
Outstanding performance
Real Madrid•AttackerReal Madrid returned to winning ways with a composed 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés at the Bernabéu, a result built on first-half industry and second-half control rather than any moments of sustained brilliance. The hosts dominated possession at 61% and generated 24 shots to Alavés's 19, but it was the quality in the final third — specifically from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior — that proved the difference. Mbappé opened the scoring on 30 minutes with a precise effort from distance, and Vinícius doubled the advantage just five minutes into the second half, effectively settling the contest. Carlo Ancelotti's side then managed the game with ruthless pragmatism, rotating heavily from the 58th minute onward with six substitutions as Madrid looked to preserve fitness ahead of more pressing fixtures. Arda Güler was the evening's creative fulcrum, registering assists for both goals and showing the kind of incisive passing that justified his inclusion. Alavés, sitting in the relegation zone heading into this fixture, showed more spirit than their league position might suggest — managing 19 shots and even creating two big chances — before Toni Martínez's 90th-minute consolation gave them a measure of respectability. For Madrid, three points keep the title race on their terms; for Alavés, the result does little to ease growing survival anxieties.
How entertaining was this match?
Ángel Pérez from Alaves won a free kick on the right wing.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. Brahim Díaz provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Ángel PérezYellow CardÁngel Pérez of Alaves receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ángel Pérez of Alaves.
Álvaro Carreras from Real Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Pablo Ibáñez from Alaves missed a header from the center of the box. The assist came from Carles Aleñá, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Alaves after a foul by Eduardo Camavinga.
Ángel Pérez's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Toni Martínez.
Foul committed by Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid.
Ángel Pérez of Alaves won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Kylian Mbappé against Real Madrid.
Pablo Ibáñez from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Alaves after a concession by Dean Huijsen.
Carles Aleñá's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Ángel Pérez provided the assist.
Carles Aleñá from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Dani Carvajal fouled an opponent for Real Madrid.
Alaves win a corner after Vinícius Júnior concedes.
Kylian Mbappé commits a handball for Real Madrid.
Victor Parada from Alaves hits the left post with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Toni Martínez following a corner.
Missed chance. Toni Martínez from Alaves shot with his right foot from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner - Alaves. Conceded by Dani Carvajal.
Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. Kylian Mbappé provided the assist.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid won a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Ángel Pérez of Alaves.
New attacking attempt. Toni Martínez from Alaves takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Andrii Lunin of Real Madrid. The assist was provided by Ibrahim Diabate.
Foul committed by Brahim Díaz for Real Madrid.
Pablo Ibáñez from Alaves won a free kick in an attacking position.
Substitution for Alaves: Ander Guevara replaces Antonio Blanco.
Kylian Mbappé is flagged for offside for Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Missed chance. Carles Aleñá from Alaves shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes wide. Assist by Calebe.
Ibrahim Diabate from Alaves had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. Antonio Blanco provided the assist.
Antonio Blanco's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Carles Aleñá provided the assist.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Toni Martínez concedes.
Corner awarded to Real Madrid after Victor Parada concedes.
Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Álvaro Carreras provided the assist.
Substitution for Alaves: Calebe replaces Youssef Enríquez.
Substitution for Alaves: Ibrahim Diabate replaces Lucas Boyé.
Foul committed by Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid.
Pablo Ibáñez from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Eduardo Camavinga commits a handball for Real Madrid.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal replaces Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga replaces Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Missed chance. Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid shot with his left foot from the center of the box, but it went high after the corner.
Brahim Díaz's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Kylian Mbappé provided the assist.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Antonio Sivera concedes.
Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from a difficult position on the left, but Antonio Sivera of Alaves saves it in the left corner.
Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but his shot is saved in the left corner by Antonio Sivera of Alaves. The assist comes from Vinícius Júnior.
Substitution for Alaves: Carles Aleñá replaces Jon Guridi.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Franco Mastantuono replaces Arda Güler.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Brahim Díaz replaces Jude Bellingham.
Álvaro Carreras of Real Madrid won a free kick in an attacking position.
Jon Guridi from Alaves commits a foul.
Antonio Blanco's shot for Alaves from the right side of the box is blocked.
Offside called against Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is offside.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Álvaro Carreras from Real Madrid won a free kick in defense.
assist: Federico Valverde
Goal! Real Madrid leads 2-0 against Alaves. Vinícius Júnior scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the left corner, assisted by Federico Valverde.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid misses a close-range header after a corner kick.
New attacking attempt. Aurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved by Antonio Sivera, the Alaves goalkeeper, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Arda Güler with a cross.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Jonny concedes.
Vinícius Júnior commits a handball for Real Madrid.
The second half starts with the score at Real Madrid 1, Alaves 0.
The first half ends with Real Madrid leading Alaves 1-0.
Corner awarded to Alaves after a concession by Dean Huijsen.
Kylian Mbappé misses a chance for Real Madrid, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist after a fast break.
Toni Martínez from Alaves attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but his shot is saved by Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andrii Lunin, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
Toni Martínez from Alaves hits the left post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Youssef Enríquez's cross.
Aurélien Tchouaméni from Real Madrid committed a foul.
Antonio Blanco from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Arda Güler's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist comes from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Antonio Rüdiger replaces Éder Militão due to injury.
Real Madrid is awarded a corner after Victor Parada concedes it.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Éder Militão from Real Madrid.
Éder Militão from Real Madrid hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Nahuel Tenaglia concedes.
Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box but missing the target. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist.
Jonny commits a foul against Alaves.
Arda Güler of Real Madrid won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Arda Güler from Real Madrid won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Toni Martínez of Alaves.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Federico Valverde of Real Madrid.
Jude Bellingham's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Aurélien TchouaméniYellow CardAurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lucas Boyé from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Aurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid.
New attacking attempt. Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the right corner by Antonio Sivera of Alaves. The assist comes from Arda Güler.
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high. Éder Militão provided the assist.
Kylian Mbappé makes an attacking attempt for Real Madrid, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but Antonio Sivera of Alaves saves it in the top center of the goal.
assist: Arda Güler
Goal! Real Madrid leads 1-0 against Alaves. Kylian Mbappé scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the left corner, assisted by Arda Güler.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid won a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Jon Guridi's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Lucas Boyé provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Real Madrid after a concession by Victor Parada.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Antonio Sivera from Alaves.
Corner awarded to Real Madrid after Lucas Boyé concedes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Federico Valverde from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Lucas Boyé concedes it.
Real Madrid is awarded a corner after Lucas Boyé concedes.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid won a free kick in the attacking area.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Alaves commits a foul.
Antonio Blanco from Alaves commits a foul.
Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid won a free kick in defense.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Toni Martínez from Alaves.
Nahuel Tenaglia's header from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Denis Suárez, who delivered the cross.
Corner awarded to Alaves after Álvaro Carreras concedes.
Offside called against Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is offside.
Éder Militão of Real Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Lucas Boyé of Alaves won a free kick in an attacking position.
Éder Militão fouled - Real Madrid.
Offside called against Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé is offside.
Ángel Pérez from Alaves won a free kick in defense.
Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid commits a foul.
New attacking attempt. Toni Martínez of Alaves shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but Andrii Lunin, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Lucas Boyé.
Missed opportunity for Real Madrid. Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left goes high and wide to the right. The assist came from Vinícius Júnior following a corner.
Real Madrid is awarded a corner after Victor Parada concedes.
Jude Bellingham's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Kylian Mbappé provided the assist.
Aurélien Tchouaméni's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Kylian Mbappé provided the assist.
Arda Güler of Real Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Antonio Blanco from Alaves committed a foul.
Lucas Boyé's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
