Wed Sep 25 09:10:12 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Survive Late Scare to Edge Out Alaves in Thrilling Match
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu, but only after a shaky second half nearly saw them throw away a commanding lead.
The first half saw Los Blancos dominate, with their attacking trio of Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Rodrygo firing on all cylinders. Lucas Vazquez opened the scoring with a clever finish, followed by Mbappe’s easy tap-in and Rodrygo’s slick goal just after the break. Endrick, who came on as a substitute, almost added a fourth but his shot rattled the post.
However, Alaves refused to go down without a fight. Carlos Protesoni pulled one back with a stunning strike from distance, and veteran striker Kike Garcia added a second two minutes later to set up a tense finish.
Despite the late pressure, Real Madrid held on thanks to some resolute defending, ultimately securing a win that was far from comfortable. The victory keeps them top of the table, but Ancelotti will be concerned by the second-half performance and will be hoping to tighten up defensively in their upcoming matches.
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