Real Madrid achieved a difficult victory against Deportivo Alavés with a score of 1-0 in the 31st round of La Liga, at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.

This victory raised Real Madrid's points to 66, placing them second, 4 points behind Barcelona, while Alavés remained at 30 points in the seventeenth position.

Raúl Asensio scored the opening goal in the 19th minute, but it was disallowed for a foul, before Eduardo Camavinga scored Real Madrid's goal in the 34th minute with a brilliant shot from outside the penalty area.

In the 38th minute, Kylian Mbappé was sent off with a red card after his tackle on Alavés player Blanco, as the referee reviewed the incident via video before deciding to send off the French star.

In the second half, Alavés also played with ten players after Manuel Sánchez was sent off for his tackle on Vinícius Mbappé, as the referee also reviewed the incident via video before making his decision.