Real Madrid managed to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Alaves on Tuesday, fueled by decisive goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. This result preserves their slim chances of overtaking Barcelona in the fiercely contested La Liga standings.
Key Moments and Goal Scorers
The first goal came from Mbappe, who netted his league-leading 24th goal of the season. Notably, this marked his first goal since early February. The strike, which occurred around the 30th minute at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu, was deflected, adding an element of fortune to the French forward’s tally.
Shortly after the interval, Vinicius Junior showcased his shooting prowess by unleashing a powerful long-range effort, doubling Real Madrid’s advantage. This goal proved pivotal, considering Alaves’ late resurgence in the dying moments of the game.
Indeed, Alaves mounted a late challenge when Toni Martinez found the net during stoppage time, reducing the deficit. However, despite this late strike, Real Madrid held firm to claim all three points in a tightly contested encounter.