Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scoring crucial goals. The win sees Real Madrid move closer to Barcelona at the top of the table.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 25th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to slot the ball past the Alaves goalkeeper. Vinicius Jr doubled Real Madrid’s lead in the 65th minute, curling a beautiful shot into the top corner from outside the box.
Key moments
The result sees Real Madrid move to within two points of Barcelona, who are still top of the table despite being defeated. The victory was a significant one for Real Madrid, who had struggled in recent weeks to find consistency in their performances.
Reaction
‘We’re delighted with the win,’ said Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. ‘The players showed great character and determination to get the three points.’
Up next
Real Madrid travel to the Camp Nou to face Barcelona in a crucial La Liga clash on May 3, with the two teams set to battle it out for top spot in the table.
References
- AP
- AS
- Sport
