Mbappé Sees Red as Real Madrid Edge Past Alavés

Real Madrid secured a 1-0 win over Alavés thanks to Eduardo Camavinga 34th-minute strike. Kylian Mbappé was sent off in the 38th minute for a reckless tackle, leaving Madrid with 10 men. Alavés also had Manu Sánchez dismissed later. With Ancelotti suspended, his son Davide managed from the sidelines as Madrid held on.

During the match between Real Madrid and Alavés, Kylian Mbappé’s reckless challenge on Antonio Blanco saw him sent off in the 38th minute, forcing Madrid to play with ten men for most of the game. Despite the setback, Los Blancos held on for a 1-0 win, thanks to a stunning 34th-minute goal from Eduardo Camavinga, his first La Liga goal since March 2022.

The French midfielder curled in a brilliant shot after a one-two with Valverde, just minutes after Raúl Asencio’s header had been disallowed by VAR for a foul during the build-up. Alavés nearly equalized after the break, with Carlos Martin testing Thibaut Courtois. But they too went down to ten men after Manu Sánchez was sent off for a foul on Vinícius Jr. Jude Bellingham was later denied by Owono, keeping the scoreline narrow.

Madrid were without manager Carlo Ancelotti, suspended after his fifth yellow card, leaving son Davide in charge. After the match, Ancelotti acknowledged the red card was justified but defended Mbappé’s character, attributing the reaction to persistent fouling. The result keeps Real Madrid's title hopes alive despite the disciplinary blow, while Alavés remain threatened by relegation.