Real Madrid Edge Past Alavés: Camavinga Shines, Mbappé Sees Red
Camavinga’s Moment of Magic
Real Madrid’s breakthrough came in the 34th minute, thanks to a sensational strike from Eduardo Camavinga. The midfielder unleashed a long-range effort that sailed past the Alavés keeper, echoing memories of his 2022 wonder goal against Real Sociedad. It was a moment of brilliance that showcased Camavinga's ever-growing importance in Madrid's engine room..
Mbappé’s Shocking Red
Just minutes after the opener, the spotlight turned to Kylian Mbappé—but not for the right reasons. A reckless tackle on Antonio Blanco saw the Frenchman initially booked, but VAR intervened, and the yellow was swiftly upgraded to red. It was a rare moment of frustration from Mbappé, and assistant coach Davide Ancelotti hinted that consistent fouls on the star might’ve played a role in his outburst.
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Alavés Let It Slip
Despite having a man advantage for nearly an hour, Alavés couldn’t find a way through Madrid’s defense. Their hopes faded further when Manu Sánchez was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Vinícius Jr. Credit must go to Thibaut Courtois, who made several crucial saves to keep Los Blancos ahead.