Mbappe - Vinicius - Rodrygo switched to 'save the coach' mode, Real Madrid narrowly defeated a lower-table team

Real Madrid earned a difficult win at Alaves, with the attacking trio Mbappe – Vinicius – Rodrygo making a significant impact together. This result temporarily steadies coach Xabi Alonso’s position.

Real Madrid’s narrow victory over Alaves

Despite playing away, Real Madrid started with the ambition to dominate their opponent. Xabi Alonso’s squad pushed their line high from the opening minutes, continuously pressing Alaves with superior pace and ball control. This pressure quickly yielded results.

At the 24th minute, the deadlock was broken. Bellingham sent a sharp through ball that tore apart Alaves’ defense, setting up Mbappe to break free. The French forward confidently advanced into the center and calmly finished with a precise diagonal shot, putting Real Madrid ahead.

After conceding, Alaves pushed forward in search of an equalizer in the first half. However, Real Madrid’s tightly organized defense successfully thwarted the home side’s attacks, allowing "Los Blancos" to close the first half with a narrow lead.