Tue Sep 24 21:19:56 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Dominates Alaves in a 5-2 Win
**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid continued their dominant La Liga campaign on Wednesday, securing a convincing 5-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match saw a flurry of goals, with Real Madrid showcasing their offensive prowess and Alaves demonstrating resilience despite ultimately succumbing to the reigning champions.
The game began with a blistering start from Real Madrid. Lucas Vázquez opened the scoring in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Vinicius Junior. Kylian Mbappé doubled the lead in the 18th minute, receiving a precise through ball from Jude Bellingham and finding the back of the net with a powerful finish.
Alaves briefly threatened to disrupt the flow of the game when Carlos Benavidez pulled one back in the 32nd minute with a spectacular long-range shot. However, Real Madrid restored their two-goal lead before the halftime whistle, with Rodrygo scoring after a swift counter-attack.
The second half saw a more evenly balanced contest. Alaves, inspired by their first-half goal, found another opportunity in the 58th minute when Kike García finished a well-timed pass from the captain, Carlos Benavidez. But Real Madrid wasn’t to be denied. Mbappé scored his second goal of the game in the 67th minute, further solidifying Real Madrid’s dominance.
Despite the scoreline, Alaves showed determination, with Rebbach hitting the post in the 73rd minute, narrowly missing another goal. The game concluded with Real Madrid securing a comfortable victory, as Rodrygo completed his brace with a goal in the 81st minute.
The win extends Real Madrid’s unbeaten run in La Liga to 38 games, demonstrating their continued dominance.