Real Madrid defeated Alavés 2–1, with Kylian Mbappé scoring in the first half and Vinícius Júnior adding another early in the second. The win ends a brief league slump and cuts Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points, though Barça can restore a nine-point gap in their next match.
Alavés pulled one back at the very end through Toni Martínez, but Madrid held on. Despite the victory, Real Madrid still face pressure, with their title hopes uncertain and manager Álvaro Arbeloa’s future reportedly in doubt. Upcoming fixtures include a trip to Real Betis, while a crucial El Clásico against Barcelona looms in May.