Madrid, 22 April 2026 – Real Madrid maintained their La Liga title push with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alaves at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Los Blancos were forced to sweat until the final whistle after Alaves pulled one back deep into stoppage time.
Match Summary
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | La Liga – Round 33 |
| Match | Real Madrid vs Alaves |
| Date | 22th Apr 2026 |
| Time | 02:30 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 2 – 1 |
Mbappé and Vinicius Shine as Madrid Take Control
The home side took the lead in the 30th minute when Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a clinical finish. The French superstar latched onto a precise through ball and calmly slotted it past the Alaves goalkeeper, giving Real Madrid a deserved 1-0 advantage at half-time.
After the break, Madrid doubled their lead in the 50th minute. Vinicius Junior, who was a constant menace on the left wing, produced a moment of magic, cutting inside and firing home to make it 2-0. The Brazilian’s goal showcased his trademark flair and clinical finishing, sending the Bernabéu crowd into raptures.
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Late Drama as Alaves Refuse to Surrender
Alaves, who battled bravely throughout and defended resolutely for long periods, refused to give up. In the 93rd minute, with the clock ticking down, T. Martínez struck a consolation goal for the visitors, giving them a flicker of hope in the dying seconds.
However, it proved too little, too late. Real Madrid held firm to secure the three points, though the late goal prevented what would have been a cleaner victory.
Goal Scorers
| Time | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 30′ | K. Mbappé | Real Madrid |
| 50′ | Vinicius Junior | Real Madrid |
| 90+3′ | T. Martínez | Alaves |
The win keeps Real Madrid firmly in the La Liga title conversation as the season enters its decisive phase. Mbappé and Vinicius once again proved why they are considered one of the most dangerous attacking duos in world football.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti will likely be pleased with the attacking display but will want his side to tighten up defensively, especially against lower-table teams who can punish lapses in concentration.
Alaves, meanwhile, showed fighting spirit but remain in a difficult position in the league standings and will need to pick up points soon to avoid relegation worries.
Next Up
Real Madrid will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures as they chase silverware on multiple fronts, while Alaves face another tough challenge in their battle for survival.
A professional victory for the champions-elect, but one that came with a late reminder that no game is truly over until the final whistle.
Source: BBC
