Real Madrid narrowly defeated Deportivo Alaves 3-2 in a thrilling La Liga match on September 24, 2024, at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Kylian Mbappé made headlines again in this match by continuing his remarkable scoring streak, scoring another goal, his sixth goal in five league games and seventh since joining Real Madrid.
Early Lead and Mbappé’s Moment
The game got off to a lightning start for Madrid with Lucas Vázquez scoring the first goal one minute into the match. Vinícius Júnior, whose notable offensive end explosive speed was used on this play, penetrated the left side of the Alaves defense on the ball and then provided a pass into the area for Vázquez to finish confidently.
Real Madrid went 2-0 up in the 40th minute with a tremendous goal from Mbappé. After a lovely give-and-go pass with Jude Bellingham, Mbappé played the ball into space to move around a defender and finished with a deft shot into the far netting. Mbappé’s strike provided a moment of brilliance indicative of the skill he possesses with speed and terrific decision making.
Rodrygo Goal and Alaves Late Surge
Rodrygo then added another goal to Madrid’s lead just minutes into the second half on a long run apparently sealing the side’s win. However, most drama unfolded in the final minutes of the match when Alaves realized it was not their evening. The late drama began with Carlos Benavidez pulling a goal back for Alaves to close the score to 3-1 in the 85th minute. Alaves scored its second goal a moment later through Kike García, in the 86th minute, putting pressure on the Madrid side to just hold on for the final minutes of the match.
Despite the late scare Madrid will claim the victory to push its unbeaten league run to 39 matches, with 29 wins and 10 draws going back to last season. This unbeaten run further consolidates their dominance in Spanish football.
Mbappé’s Form and the Title Hopes of Madrid
Mbappé’s goal was his eighth for Real Madrid in nine games in all competitions. With six league goals, he is only one goal behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, the leading scorer in La Liga
Mbappé was substituted in the 80th minute due to a slight muscular complaint, but Ancelotti reassured fans that the injury was not serious
Looking Ahead
Real Madrid will put their winning ways to the test against Atletico Madrid in the Madrid Derby, where they might perhaps surpass Barcelona.
