Spain - Ekhbary News Agency
Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This La Liga Week 33 fixture proved pivotal in their ongoing quest for the league title. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior sealed the three vital points for the home side, despite a resilient performance from their opponents.
The win allows Real Madrid to maintain significant pressure on league leaders Barcelona, narrowing the gap as the season approaches its climax. Beyond the league standings, this victory also offered a degree of solace to fans following the team's recent exit from the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the hands of Bayern Munich, providing a much-needed boost in morale.
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For Deportivo Alavés, currently battling relegation in 17th place, the defeat was a considerable setback. Despite their determined efforts, they were unable to overcome the Spanish giants, highlighting their struggle to secure the points necessary to climb out of the danger zone. The match underscored the high stakes for both clubs, albeit for very different objectives at opposite ends of the league table.
