Real Madrid player ratings vs Alaves: Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr help silence the Bernabeu boos as Blancos end winless run to keep slim La Liga title hopes afloat
Real Madrid Bounce Back with Crucial Win
Real Madrid bounced back from their four-match winless run and kept their slim title hopes in La Liga alive with a 2-1 victory over Alaves on Tuesday. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr got the job done for Alvaro Arbeloa's side, who closed the gap on leaders Barcelona to six points for at least the next 24 hours.
Slow Start for Real Madrid
Amid loud whistles from the home fans towards their players, Madrid started slowly, and Dean Huijsen had to be alert to block a shot from Lucas Boye after Alvaro Carreras was caught out by a long ball over the top. Andriy Lunin, meanwhile, parried a low effort from Toni Martinez as the relegation-threatened visitors began the game in confident mood.
- Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored crucial goals for Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid ended their four-match winless run with the victory.
- The win kept Real Madrid's slim La Liga title hopes alive.
Significance of the Win
The win is a significant boost for Real Madrid as they look to keep their title hopes alive. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
