10-man Real Madrid beats Alaves after Mbappe’s red card

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves despite being reduced to 10 men after Kylian Mbappe’s red card. Eduardo Camavinga scored the winning goal with a curling left-footed strike from just outside the penalty area in the 34th minute. Mbappe was sent off four minutes later for a late challenge on Antonio Blanco, which was initially a yellow card but upgraded to red after VAR intervention.

Despite being down to 10 men, Real Madrid held on for the win, thanks in part to Thibaut Courtois’ six saves. Alaves were also reduced to 10 men when Manu Sanchez was sent off in the 70th minute for a high tackle on Vinicius Jr. The win keeps Real Madrid in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona, who are four points clear.

The match saw some intense moments, with Mbappe’s red card coming after a VAR review. The French forward will now miss Real Madrid’s next match against Athletic Bilbao due to suspension. Meanwhile, star players Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham started on the bench but were introduced later in the game.

Real Madrid’s victory sets up a potentially title-deciding match against Barcelona on May 11. The team will also face a tough challenge in the Champions League, where they need to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Arsenal. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will look to build on their current form and make a strong push for the La Liga title.

The win was a testament to Real Madrid’s resilience and depth, as they were able to see out the match despite being down to 10 men. The team’s defense, marshaled by Courtois, was solid, and they were able to hold off Alaves’ attacks.

Real Madrid’s next match will be against Athletic Bilbao on April 20, where they will look to bounce back from Mbappe’s suspension and continue their title push. The team will be without Mbappe, but they have a strong squad and will look to use this opportunity to test other players and build team depth.