Real Madrid CF vs Deportivo Alavés

Real Madrid held on for a nervy 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés at the Bernabéu on Matchday 33, with a stoppage-time scare doing little to dim what was a largely composed home performance. Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock on 30 minutes with a deflected strike, assisted by Arda Güler. A yellow card for Aurélien Tchouaméni moments later added some bite, while a forced halftime change saw Éder Militão make way for Antonio Rüdiger. Vinícius Júnior then made it 2-0 on 50 minutes with a stunning long-range finish set up by Federico Valverde. Alavés substitute Toni Martínez pulled one back deep in stoppage time (90+3') off an Ander Guevara pass, turning a comfortable evening into a nervous finale. The three points keep Real Madrid firmly in the title hunt with five games remaining. For Alavés, the late goal offered some pride, but survival rather than silverware remains the focus as the season enters its final stretch.