Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Alaves 2-1 in La Liga Thriller

Alaves
Alaves
1–2
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Dec 14, 2025

Real Madrid secured a narrow victory against Alaves in their La Liga clash, edging the hosts 2-1. Key moments included Kylian Mbappe's early goal and Rodrygo’s decisive second-half strike which ultimately sealed the win for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Kylian Mbappe scored Real Madrid's first goal in the 24th minute, assisted by Jude Bellingham.
  • • Alaves equalized through C. Vicente in the 68th minute with an assist from Antonio Blanco.
  • • Rodrygo secured victory for Real Madrid with a goal in the 76th minute, setting up by Vinicius Junior.
  • • Real Madrid had several substitutions including G. Garcia and Dean Huijsen coming on late.

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 20 Calebe (M)
  • 19 P. Ibanez (M)
  • 4 D. Suarez (M)
  • 21 A. Rebbach (M)
  • 15 L. Boye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 33 R. Montero
  • 22 M. Diarra
  • 3 Yusi
  • 10 C. Alena
  • 23 C. Protesoni
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 18 J. Guridi
  • 9 M. Diaz
  • 11 T. Martinez
  • 34 A. Manas
  • 7 C. Vicente

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 8 F. Valverde (D)
  • 17 R. Asencio (D)
  • 22 A. Rudiger (D)
  • 40 V. Valdepenas
  • 11 Rodrygo (M)
  • 15 A. Guler (M)
  • 14 A. Tchouameni (M)
  • 5 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 10 K. Mbappe (F)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 43 S. Mestre
  • 16 G. Garcia
  • 19 D. Ceballos
  • 21 B. Diaz
  • 24 D. Huijsen
  • 28 J. Cestero Sancho
  • 30 F. Mastantuono
  • 36 J. Martinez
  • 45 T. Pitarch

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    ?' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rebbach

    Argument

  2. Alaves
    6' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    V. Parada

    Foul

  3. Real Madrid
    24' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Jude Bellingham
  4. Alaves
    67' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rebbach · On: C. Alena
  5. Alaves
    67' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ibanez · On: T. Martinez
  6. Alaves
    67' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calebe · On: C. Vicente
  7. Alaves
    68' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vicente · Assist: Antonio Blanco
  8. Alaves
    69' Alaves Var · Goal confirmed
    C. Vicente
  9. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrygo · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  10. Real Madrid
    78' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Guler · On: G. Garcia
  11. Real Madrid
    78' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Valdepenas · On: Dean Huijsen
  12. Real Madrid
    80' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Vinicius Junior

    Foul

  13. Alaves
    83' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Suárez · On: A. Guevara
  14. Real Madrid
    83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrygo · On: B. Diaz
  15. Alaves
    89' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Parada · On: Yusi
  16. Real Madrid
    89' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: F. Mastantuono
  17. Alaves
    90'+3 Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Guevara

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Real Madrid
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 488 462
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 1.36 1.83
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 421 397
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kylian Mbappe's early goal for Real Madrid in the 24th minute gave them a crucial lead, setting the tone of the match.
  • ▸ Alaves' equalizer by C. Vicente at 68 minutes rejuvenated their hopes but Rodrygo’s strike just two minutes later restored Real Madrid's advantage and sealed their victory.