La Liga: Mbappe scores as Real Madrid sink Alaves 2-1

Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. This win is vital for Los Blancos as they aim to keep pace with league leaders Barcelona in the La Liga title race. Mbappe's strike, his first in the league since early February, broke the deadlock, and Vinicius Junior extended the lead in the second half. Despite a late consolation goal from Toni Martinez for Alaves, Real Madrid held on to claim all three points.

The victory halts a concerning two-match winless run in the league for Carlo Ancelotti's side. They now trail Barcelona by six points, but with Barcelona facing a tough fixture, Real Madrid will be looking to capitalize on any slip-ups. The performance, while securing the win, will likely be scrutinized by fans and pundits alike, especially given the club's recent European exit.

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Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to cling on to their slim hopes of catching Barcelona in La Liga.

This result is a significant boost for Real Madrid's domestic ambitions. While the focus often shifts to European competitions, securing the La Liga title remains a primary objective. The team's ability to grind out results, even when not at their absolute best, will be crucial in the coming weeks as they push for silverware on multiple fronts. The pressure remains high, but this win provides a much-needed injection of confidence.

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The victory ended a two-match winless run in La Liga for Madrid and moved them back to within six points of leaders Barcelona, who host Celta Vigo on Wednesday.