SPORTS DESK – After two consecutive winless outings, Real Madrid have finally returned to the winning track in La Liga.
On Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Los Blancos secured a 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves, thanks to goals from superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
The Breakthrough
The match began with Alaves showing early aggression. Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, was forced into action early to deny a powerful strike from Toni Martinez. However, the hosts gradually gained control.
In the 30th minute, Real Madrid broke the deadlock. Kylian Mbappe let fly a shot from outside the penalty area; a lucky deflection sent the ball past the keeper, giving Alvaro Arbeloa’s men the lead.
Second-Half Dominance
Real Madrid started the second half with high intensity. Vinicius Junior showcased his trademark flair, embarking on a brilliant solo run that sliced through the Alaves defense before slotting home a low, precise shot to make it 2-0.
Madrid had opportunities to extend the lead even further, but Brahim Diaz saw his goal-bound effort cleared off the line by Alaves defender Nahuel Tenaglia.
Late Drama
Alaves refused to go down without a fight. In stoppage time, Toni Martinez finally found the back of the net to reduce the deficit. Despite the late pressure, Real Madrid held their nerve to secure all three points.
The Title Race
While this win provides much-needed relief, the road ahead remains steep. Real Madrid currently sits 6 points behind league leaders Barcelona.
Having recently been eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich, this victory was vital for team morale.
However, defensive concerns persist—Real Madrid has now failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine matches.