Real Madrid strengthened their La Liga campaign with a 2–1 victory over Alavés, yet the result did little to ease their position in the title race. Prior to the match on Tuesday night, Real were nine points behind their arch-rivals Barcelona, leaving them with a significant gap to overturn in the remaining fixtures of the season.
Following this result, Real Madrid returned to winning ways in La Liga after two matches without victory. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior secured the three points at the Santiago Bernabéu, although the overall situation in the title race remains challenging.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 30th minute, registering his 24th league goal of the season. His effort deflected off a defender before finding the net. Vinícius Júnior doubled the advantage early in the second half with a powerful long-range strike. Alavés reduced the deficit in added time through Toni Martínez, but Real held on for a 2–1 win.
The current standings reflect the remaining challenge for Real Madrid:
| Team | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 31 | 79 |
| Real Madrid | 32 | 73 |
With this outcome, Barcelona remain six points ahead of Real Madrid, although they still have a game in hand. Barcelona are scheduled to face Celta Vigo at home, and a win would extend their advantage back to nine points.
Speaking after the match, Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa highlighted the importance of consistency in the final stretch of the season. He stated that the team have six matches remaining, with the next fixture coming in just three days. He emphasised that the objective is clear: to win all remaining matches, a target agreed upon collectively by the squad.
Arbeloa also addressed speculation regarding his future at the club. He noted that he does not focus on personal risk or long-term position, stressing instead that his priority is what is important for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League quarter-finals last week has increased the likelihood that they may finish a second consecutive season without a major trophy. As a result, reclaiming the La Liga title remains their primary objective for the remainder of the campaign.
Their next league fixture is scheduled for Friday against Real Betis, with kick-off set for 1:00 a.m. Bangladesh time.