Real Madrid defeated Alavés 2-1 in a La Liga match on Tuesday at the Estadio Bernabéu in Madrid, goals by French star Kylian Mbappé and Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior, as they sought to close the gap on the league leaders.
Kylian Mbappé scored the opener for Real Madrid in the 30th minute, Vinícius Júnior of Brazil doubled the lead in the 50th minute unassisted after cutting inside from midfield, and Spanish forward Toni Martínez pulled one back for Alavés in the 90+3rd minute. Real Madrid dominated the first half and early second half before Alavés mounted a late push in a defensive second half for the visitors.
Real Madrid sit second in the La Liga table with 73 points and a goal difference of +37 after the win, while Alavés remain 17th with 33 points from 32 matches.
Real Madrid's next upcoming match is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, when the second-placed side travels to face Real Betis away from home in the La Liga competition.