Real Madrid Secures Narrow Victory Over Alaves at Bernabéu
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Deportivo Alaves at the “Bernabéu” stadium on April 21, 2026, maintaining pressure on Barcelona in the La Liga standings. The result narrowed the gap between the two teams to six points. Alaves initially posed a threat, with Álvaro Carreras’ hesitation creating an opportunity for Ángel Pérez.
However, Pérez’s subsequent decision to pass to Lucas Boyé proved unsuccessful. Real Madrid dominated the opening half, though they struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut scoring chances. The “real” team took the lead in the 30th minute when Kylian Mbappe struck a long-range effort.
The ball deflected unexpectedly, resulting in a goal. Despite the initial advantage, Alaves continued to challenge, and the match remained competitive. Ultimately, Real Madrid secured the “victory,” though the result leaves Alaves at risk of relegation at the end of the week.
The performance underscored Real Madrid’s ongoing efforts to contend for top honors in La Liga.
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This hard-fought win keeps Real Madrid in the race for the top spot – a crucial performance.