Kylian Mbappé was once again among the goals as Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Deportivo Alavés in La Liga action at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The match saw Real Madrid return to winning ways after a difficult run of results, with Mbappé opening the scoring in the 30th minute. His goal came after a deflected effort from outside the box, which wrong-footed the goalkeeper and gave the home side a crucial early advantage. The strike further underlined his importance to Madrid’s attack since joining the club.
Real Madrid doubled their lead early in the second half when Vinícius Júnior finished off a well-worked move with a powerful low shot. The combination of Mbappé and Vinícius once again proved decisive, with both forwards playing a central role in breaking down Alavés’ defensive structure.
Despite Madrid’s control for large parts of the game, Alavés remained competitive and continued to threaten on the counterattack. Their persistence paid off in stoppage time when Toni Martínez scored a late consolation goal, reducing the deficit to 2–1 and adding late tension to the contest.
The victory was important for Real Madrid as it helped them keep pace in the La Liga title race, cutting the gap to league leaders Barcelona and ending a recent spell of inconsistent form.
Overall, Mbappé’s goal once again highlighted his growing influence at the club, while Real Madrid’s attacking duo of Mbappé and Vinícius continues to be one of the most dangerous partnerships in European football.
