Rodrygo unlocks Real Madrid against Alavés and gives them three points that help Xabi Alonso catch his breath

Xabi Alonso he earns his extra living and he does it thanks to Rodrygo goes. The Brazilian who resurfaced against the Manchester City After leaving behind the worst scoring streak of his career, he came to Real Madrid’s rescue in Vitoria and gave his team three points against Real. Alavés (1-2) so as not to lose track of the Barca In The League. (Narration and match statistics)

Real Madrid suffered a lot, as they sometimes seemed dead with the goal of Carlos Vicente in the second part. But the Brazilian appeared at the key moment. Same as Vinicius. A gray match for both in which they ended up being decisive.

also appeared Mbappé. The Frenchman posed the big threat for the Whites in the first half and did not fail to score. A precise shot after feinting Tongs and gives no option to Sivera.

These were sparse appearances in what was once again a gray match for Real Madrid. A clash that started with good feelings, but in which they once again ran out of steam as the minutes passed. Alavés derailed Xabi Alonso’s project with one strike in the 68th minute, but individual quality ended up deciding the result.

The Tolosa coach was breathing. It was a “matchball” for him and he is still alive. Not yet convincing, but a victory which can be used to build the future. They are four points behind Barça and now face a week with a Cup and League match on Saturday against Seville.

From more to less

Real Madrid needed to react in La Liga and the results of Xabi Alonso’s team were positive. The team jumped onto the green Mendizorrosis ready to order. He did it, scored a goal, and from there he gave up yards and gave away the ball a little more.

It was a first official game of the white team in which Mbappé He became the character again. The Frenchman, who caused fear from the first two minutes with gestures of obvious pain around his bruised knee, monopolized practically all of his team’s offensive actions.

The first was bitten, the second kissed the crossbar, but the third did not forgive. Crack action. This is Mbappé, Real Madrid’s most differential footballer. And maybe the world.

The Frenchman left his mark halfway through the first act. A dizzying action which sent the pot into the pot with a precise finish. Asencio flew into his own half, gave it to Bellingham and the Englishman made Mbappé run with a superb pass into space. He receives the ’10’, challenges Tenaglia, fakes and places the ball out of reach. Sivera.

Xabi Alonso celebrated it with rage. They managed the most complicated part, opening the box, but there was still a long way to go. Indeed, the picture of the match began to change with Mbappé’s goal. Madrid leaned back and Alavés began to feed with their inside play and width on the wings.

Those of Coudetin a great exercise of intensity and pressure, they made Real Madrid uncomfortable who ended up resisting before the break thanks to a prodigious intervention from Courtois. One more from the Belgian goalkeeper.

Almost passed the addition White He caught a side foul in the heart of the area. The ball remained dead and reached the boots of Pablo Ibanez who put his toe in to send the ball into the back of the net. Courtois reduced the space by becoming huge and ended up pushing the shot away from the face. Madrid was saved at the bell and ended up winning the first round.

From drama to joy

Little changed the scenario after going to the locker room. However, Real Madrid’s income has not allowed Xabi Alonso to calm down. Coudet decided to take a risk and the changes couldn’t have gone better. He brought on Carlos Vicente in the 67th minute and it took him barely a minute to upset Mendizorroza.

Antonio Blanco raised his head in the center circle and sent the ball through the air into space. Vicente adapted perfectly and shot past Courtois to equalize. He did so with suspense after VAR corrected Cordero Vega who had flagged non-existent offside.

Xabi Alonso’s project threatened to explode. There was little time left to react and the sensations were not very good. But Rodrygo appeared. At the right time. A few seconds after sending a very dangerous foul from the top of the surface towards the clouds.

He barely gave the Brazilian time to mourn. Not even a minute has passed. Vinicius beat Tenaglia, entered the box and fed his teammate to finish at will without a goalkeeper. They celebrated it with rage. Also a Xabi Alonso who hung on to the post for at least one more game.

There was an eternal quarter of an hour remaining and Real Madrid was able to make the final decision. A very clear penalty was not awarded against Vinicius, Brahim and Mbappé were forgiven and Sivera kept his team alive. In the end, the balance fell in favor of the Whites, who remained in the wake of Barça and reached the last match of the year with four points behind.