"Kylian Mbappe's and Rodrygo Goes's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job. Madrid, second, reeled league leaders Barcelona's advantage back to four points and recorded only their third victory in the last nine games across all competitions. After a home defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported that anything but a victory would cost Alonso his position."
"By the time Mbappe opened the scoring in the 25th minute, his discomfort seemed to have cleared up. Released by Jude Bellingham, Mbappe drove towards goal at full tilt and whipped a shot into the top right corner for his 17th league goal of the campaign. England international Bellingham then blasted home from close range, but his strike was ruled out for a handball, as the ball had struck his arm."
Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 at Mendizorrotza Stadium with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes. Mbappe returned from knee discomfort and, despite appearing to hobble early, opened the scoring in the 25th minute after a release from Jude Bellingham, his 17th league goal. Carlos Vicente equalized for Alaves in the second half. Rodrygo secured the winner to give Madrid a vital victory. The result reduced Barcelona's lead to four points and was Madrid's third win in nine matches across all competitions. Xabi Alonso faced pressure after a Champions League defeat, with Spanish media saying defeat could cost him his job.
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