Real Madrid vs Alaves: Los Blancos stay in title fight despite late scare

Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius scored in either half to help Real Madrid beat Alavés 2-1 and temporarily cut the deficit on league leaders Barcelona to six points.

Reeling from an abysmal run of form which has seen them pick up the solitary victory from their last five matches, effectively ending their time in the Champions League and moving them nine points behind leaders, Barcelona, Los Blancos entered this match in a sombre mood, and the players carried it through the game.

Hence, the muted celebrations when Mbappe and Vinicius scored brilliantly taken goals in either half and the forlorn expression when Toni Martinez beat Andriy Lunin late in the game to deny Alvaro Arbeloa's side a clean sheet.