Summary
Real Madrid secured a vital win against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga, with Eduardo Camavinga scoring the only goal after the team faced pressure from recent defeats and the need to close the gap with Barcelona. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, suspended for the match, rested key players Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, while Kylian Mbappe was sent off after 38 minutes, complicating the game further. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois achieved his first clean sheet since February, making six crucial saves to help Real Madrid maintain their defense ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal.
