Sun Dec 14 19:10:00 UTC 2025: Real Madrid Secures Hard-Fought Victory Against Alavés Amidst Controversial Refereeing
Vitoria, Spain – In a match riddled with contentious refereeing decisions and a resilient Alavés side, Real Madrid managed to secure a 2-1 victory at Mendizorroza on Saturday. The match saw the return of Mbappé from injury, alongside several academy players, and a much-discussed starting lineup chosen by manager Xabi Alonso.
Mbappé opened the scoring with a superb goal after a brilliant pass from Bellingham. However, Alavés responded in the second half with a goal from Carlos Vicente. Rodrygo then secured the win for Madrid.
The match was overshadowed by questionable calls from referee García Verdura, who seemed reluctant to penalize Alavés for fouls, particularly on Mbappé. A clear penalty shout for a foul on Vinícius Jr. in the closing minutes was also waved away, fueling further frustration amongst the Madrid players and fans.
Despite the challenges, including numerous injuries and the perceived bias of the refereeing, Real Madrid showcased their grit and determination to secure a vital three points. Xabi Alonso will be relieved to have navigated a tricky fixture with a victory.
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