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Player Ratings: Alavés 1–2 Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois: 8The goal conceded was not his fault. Produced two huge saves, denying Pablo Ibáñez and Antonio Martínez to keep Madrid alive in key moments. Raúl Asencio: 7Solid throughout. Made important clearances and defended with composure. Antonio Rüdiger: 5Another risky performance. Took too many defensive gambles and failed…

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after their 2-1 win over Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday night. He was asked about whether he was relieved after the win, to which he said: “We’re very focused on our own game. We’re very close, preparing for a match every three days. Today’s…

Deportivo Alavés 1-2 Real Madrid (Mbappé & Rodrygo). They got there in the end… Here is my immediate reaction to the game. Coming up: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. The list of absentees for this one was huge, and partly due to needless suspensions of two of the left-backs. With Ferland Mendy also out, and Castilla…

Real Madrid visit Alavés in what’s going to be a crucial game for Los Blancos. Xabi Alonso have had a disastrous run of results as of late and the coach’s job is on the line here. Furthermore, Real Madrid will only have three defenders available for this one, so all things suggest that this will…

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There is no comfort, no safety net, and no margin for error for Real Madrid heading into tomorrow’s match against Alavés. With the title race offering little forgiveness and the squad stretched to its absolute limit, Xabi Alonso is forced into a night of improvisation. Injuries and suspensions have stripped Madrid of virtually every natural…