Real Madrid reignited their La Liga title challenge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alaves on Saturday. Mbappe’s exquisite 29th-minute rocket gave Los Blancos the lead, showcasing his growing influence since joining the club. Vinicius Junior’s clinical finish after Valverde’s incisive play made it 2-0, though Militao’s halftime injury cast a shadow.
Alaves pulled one back late via Martinez, but Madrid held firm, reducing Barcelona’s advantage to six points. This result underscores Madrid’s resilience amid a packed schedule.
Real Betis provided the drama of the day, overturning a deficit to beat Girona 3-2 and snap their win drought. Tsygankov’s early strike was canceled out by Roca and Ezzalzouli, with Riquelme’s composure proving decisive in the end.
Athletic Bilbao breathed a sigh of relief with a 1-0 defeat of Osasuna. Guruzeta’s lone goal, backed by Simon’s heroics including a penalty stop, lifts them clear of danger. Mallorca-Valencia ended 1-1, maintaining mid-table tension.
Attention shifts to midweek fixtures, where Barcelona meet Celta and Atletico host Elche, promising more twists in the standings.
