21 Apr 2026

Real Madrid 2-1 Alavés: Vini and Mbappé star

Real Madrid kept the Bernabéu smiling with a 2-1 win over Deportivo Alavés in LaLiga Round 33. Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored either side of halftime, before Toni Martínez set up a nervy finish. The numbers tell a fun story too: Alavés won the xG battle, but Madrid took the points.

Key moments at the Bernabéu

– 30’: Mbappé opened the scoring after a neat pass from Arda Güler, finishing from the right side of the box.
– 50’: Vinícius Jr. doubled the lead, arriving onto Federico Valverde’s pass and slotting past Antonio Sivera.
– 90+3’: Alavés pulled one back when Ander Guevara teed up Toni Martínez, who finished from close range.

There was a forced change at the break for Madrid as Éder Militão left injured on 45+2’, with Antonio Rüdiger coming on. Alavés introduced more attacking profiles late, including Carles Aleñá, Ibrahim Diabaté and Ander Guevara, which helped tilt the late pressure.

What the numbers say

Real Madrid had more of the ball and territory: 62% possession, 629 completed passes and 86 final-third entries. They also led in total shots 24-19 and shots on target 8-5.
Alavés, though, created the clearer looks. On Sofascore’s xG model, Alavés led 2.11 to 1.63, hit the woodwork twice and recorded two big chances to Madrid’s zero.

Duels and dribbles swung the other way. Madrid won 61% of duels and completed 18 of 29 dribbles compared to Alavés’ 1 of 7. Andriy Lunin added value in goal with 4 saves and 0.38 goals prevented, while Sivera’s line reads 5 saves but -1.04 goals prevented.

Standout performers and Sofascore Ratings

Vinícius Jr. topped the pitch with a 9.4 Sofascore Rating. He scored, led Madrid with 5 key passes, and was a constant outlet on the left.
Mbappé posted an 8.1 Sofascore Rating with 7 shots, 4 on target and the opener. At the back, Dean Huijsen was excellent: 8.8 Sofascore Rating, 11 clearances and crisp distribution.

For Alavés, Nahuel Tenaglia impressed (7.4) with 6 clearances and a goal-line stop, while Jonny Otto was steady (6.9) and Toni Martínez netted late, finishing with 6 shots and 1.0015 xG. Ander Guevara’s cameo brought an assist and 2 key passes.

Lineups, discipline and atmosphere

Madrid lined up in a 4-4-2 under Álvaro Arbeloa and Alavés went 5-3-2 with Quique Sánchez Flores. The referee was Juan Martínez Munuera, who booked Aurélien Tchouaméni (35’) and Ángel Pérez (90’).
Attendance was 61,468 at the Bernabéu, and the hosts’ intensity without the ball showed in 52 recoveries and dominance in aerial duels (68%).

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