Real Madrid Edges Alaves 3-2 in Thrilling LaLiga Clash

MADRID: In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid managed to secure a narrow 3-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on Tuesday. This match showcased the resilience of the home team, who, despite a late surge from their opponents, held on to claim all three points.

The match kicked off with Real Madrid taking control almost immediately. Just over a minute into the game, Vinicius Jr. received a long pass from Federico Valverde. He skillfully maneuvered down the left side and set up Lucas Vazquez, who made no mistake in firing the ball into the net from close range. This early goal set the tone for what was to be a dominant performance by the champions.

Throughout the first half, Real Madrid displayed their attacking prowess, with players like Vinicius, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham constantly threatening the Alaves defense. Mbappe had a goal disallowed for offside in the 22nd minute, but he did not let that deter him. In the 40th minute, he combined beautifully with Bellingham, executing a neat one-two before cutting inside and slotting the ball past the goalkeeper, doubling Real's lead.

After the halftime break, Real Madrid continued to press forward. Just three minutes into the second half, Rodrygo added a third goal, firing a low shot that slipped under the goalkeeper's legs. At this point, it seemed like Real Madrid was cruising towards a comfortable victory.

However, Deportivo Alaves had other plans. In a dramatic turn of events, Carlos Benavidez and Kike Garcia scored in quick succession during the 88th and 89th minutes, respectively. Their goals capitalized on some lapses in concentration from the Real Madrid defense, bringing Alaves back into contention. Despite the late scare, Real Madrid managed to hold on for the win.

After the match, captain Lucas Vazquez expressed mixed feelings about the performance. He stated, "It's a shame that, with the performance that we were putting throughout the match, it had to finish the way that it did. We were happy with the win because we played a great game until the 88th minute, when two lapses in concentration led to two goals and we had to suffer a bit more than we should have. We didn't deserve this ending, with the game we had played, but let's look on the bright side: we did a lot of things right."

Looking ahead, Real Madrid will face a challenging derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday. This upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash, as both teams will be eager to secure bragging rights in the city. As fans eagerly await this encounter, it is clear that Real Madrid's ability to maintain focus and composure will be crucial in their pursuit of LaLiga glory this season.