Wed Sep 25 00:37:34 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Survives Late Scare to Beat Alaves in Thrilling La Liga Match
**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid edged out Deportivo Alaves 3-2 in a dramatic La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring for the fourth consecutive game.
The reigning champions took control early, with Lucas Vazquez opening the scoring in the 4th minute. Mbappe then doubled the lead with a well-taken finish in the 27th minute after a slick interplay with Jude Bellingham.
However, Alaves fought back in the second half. Carlos Benavidez pulled one back in the 68th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box, and Kike Garcia leveled the score just two minutes later with a cool finish.
Rodrygo restored Real Madrid’s lead in the 75th minute, but the match remained tense until the final whistle.
Despite the scare, Real Madrid held on for the victory, extending their unbeaten run in La Liga to 38 matches. The win keeps them in second place, four points behind league leaders Barcelona.
**Key Moments:**
* Real Madrid started strong with goals from Vazquez and Mbappe.
* Alaves mounted a spirited comeback in the second half, equalizing with two quick goals.
* Rodrygo scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the 75th minute.
**Next Up:**
Real Madrid will look to continue their winning ways when they face Osasuna away on September 29th.