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English
Real Madrid Edges Out Alaves in Tense Match at Mendizorroza
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought victory against Deportivo Alaves at the Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz on April 13th, 2025, in a La Liga matchday 31 clash. The game, officiated by Juan Martinez Munuera, was characterized by tension and multiple red cards.
Eduardo Camavinga’s 34th-minute goal, assisted by Federico Valverde, gave Real Madrid the lead. However, the match turned when Kylian Mbappé was sent off in the 38th minute for Alaves. The game became increasingly physical, with numerous yellow cards shown to both sides. Alaves received three yellows and one red, while Real Madrid accumulated four yellows and one red. Despite their numerical advantage, Real Madrid couldn’t significantly extend their lead, facing a determined Alaves side until the final whistle.
Although Alaves enjoyed more possession (56%), Real Madrid were more clinical in front of goal (4 shots on target out of 10, compared to Alaves’ 6 out of 13). Both teams earned 4 corners. Alaves committed 20 fouls, while Real Madrid committed 12. An early disallowed goal for Asensio in the 19th minute added to the drama of a thrilling encounter. The second red card for Alaves in the 70th minute ultimately sealed the victory for the visitors.
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Substitutions alaves: at minute 60 T. Martinez came in and C. Martin went out., at minute 76 A. Guevara came in and Joan Jordan went out., at minute 76 M. Diarra came in and A. Abqar went out., at minute 84 C. Protesoni came in and A. Blanco went out., at minute 84 P. Cabanes came in and C. Alena went out.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 62 Vinicius Junior came in and A. Guler went out., at minute 62 J. Bellingham came in and Rodrygo went out., at minute 77 B. Diaz came in and F. Garcia went out., at minute 90 D. Ceballos came in and F. Valverde went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alaves
Titulares:
Real Madrid
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