The additions of Kylian, Mbappe and Rodrigo Goes make Real Madrid beat Alavés in La Liga 2-1 in a tense match. As a result, coach Xavi Alonso remains in office.
Madrid is in 2nd place, behind leaders Barcelona with 4 points and recording only their 3rd victory in the last 9 games, including all competitions.
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After losing at home to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported that anything but victory could cost Alonso the title.
After Mbappé’s excellent opener on Sunday, Carlos Vicente drew Alavés level in the second half, but Rodrygo helped the visitors to a much-needed victory. Mendizorroza Stadium
Alonso could bring his key player Mbappe back to the field. After all, he could only watch City’s defeat from the bench. Due to knee discomfort
The coach also made his debut for Victor. Valdepenas at left-back, with Alvaro Carreras and Fran Garcia suspended and Ferland Mendy is one of many injured players.
Mbappe seemed to feel his knee and went limp in the first few minutes. But even so, he is still the most influential player in the game.
The striker had his shot deflected wide and shot wide as Alavés positioned themselves and tried to keep the 15-time European champions at bay.
When Mbappé opened the scoring in the 25th minute, his discomfort seemed to have passed.
Jude Bellingham releases Mbappe, running towards the goal with all his strength. and shot into the top right corner for his 17th goal of the season.
England international Bellingham shot from close range. But his attack was ruled out for handball. Because the ball hit his arm
Having to react, Alavés took the lead and controlled the game before the break, almost equalizing.
Thibaut Courtois, Madrid goalkeeper Good head save. Little did he know, however, that he had to deny Pablo Ibanez the goal from close range.
Los Blancos looked dangerous again shortly after the break, with Alavés goalkeeper Antonio Silvera making good saves from Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
They regretted those mistakes when Vicente leveled Alavés in the 68th minute.
The striker came in behind Antonio Rudiger, controlling the ball through a chip from former Madrid midfielder Antonio Blanco. and passed through Courtois.
Eduardo Cudet’s team almost took the lead when Vicente’s low cross from the right was met by Toni. Martinez swept well. This changed the balance as he scored under pressure from Raul Asensio.
Madrid fell back. Vinicius entered from the left and fed Rodrygo from 6 meters.
It was the Brazilian’s second goal in two games, after failing to score in the previous 32 matches. And Alonso celebrated furiously. Knowing that your future may depend on it.
Vinicius appeals sentence denied And Bellingham came close in stoppage time. Meanwhile, Real Madrid tried in vain to calm the game and ease the tension.
The visit of third-placed Villarreal to face Levante was postponed due to a weather warning in the Valencia region. 19-year-old Real Oviedo have sacked coach Luis Carrion from his post. After defeating Sevilla 4-0
Champions Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday to win their seventh consecutive La Liga game and secure top of the table in 2026, no matter what happens in the final round before the winter break.
