Real Madrid Holds Off Alavés in Thrilling 3-2 Victory Despite Late Scare
Real Madrid hosted Alavés at the Bernabéu, delivering a rollercoaster of a match that left fans on edge until the final whistle. The match seemed like a straightforward victory for Los Blancos, who raced to a 3-0 lead, but Alavés nearly staged a stunning comeback in the final minutes.
Real Madrid's first goal came almost instantly, with Lucas Vázquez finding the back of the net just minutes after kickoff, capitalizing on a smooth delivery from Vinicius Jr. The team’s momentum carried forward, and Mbappé soon doubled the lead with a moment of pure individual brilliance. His dazzling footwork and link-up play with Jude Bellingham left Alavés' defense in disarray, and the French superstar calmly slotted the ball home, making it 2-0 before halftime.
Rodrygo extended the lead to 3-0 early in the second half, putting Madrid firmly in control of the match. At this point, it seemed like Madrid would coast to an easy win. However, football is unpredictable, and a lapse in concentration saw Alavés surge back into contention.
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Within minutes, Alavés’ Protesoni and Kike García scored back-to-back goals, suddenly closing the gap to 3-2. The tension in the stadium was palpable, as Real Madrid, previously dominant, found themselves on the defensive, battling to maintain their slender lead.
Adding to the drama, there were multiple controversial decisions from referee Muñiz Ruiz, including several yellow cards handed to Real Madrid players for protesting. Ancelotti was visibly frustrated with the officiating, as his players racked up bookings for relatively minor protests, something that clearly rattled the team.
In the final minutes, Alavés pushed hard for an equalizer, forcing Madrid’s defense to work overtime. Courtois made crucial saves to deny Alavés the third goal, and substitute Jesus Vallejo, who was called upon in the closing stages, played a key role in helping Madrid hold onto their lead.
Despite the tense ending, Real Madrid walked away with three points, but the match raised questions about their defensive concentration. With a derby against Barcelona looming, Carlo Ancelotti’s men will need to sharpen their focus to avoid a repeat of the late-game collapse seen against Alavés.
Ultimately, Madrid’s performance in the first 60 minutes was outstanding, but the nervy conclusion highlighted the unpredictable nature of football. Alavés deserves credit for their spirited comeback, but Real Madrid’s early brilliance—and Mbappé’s magic—ensured they held on for a 3-2 victory.
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