""We are in this together, the team competed very well," "Unity is fundamental for us, it's the only way to give us solidity so we can make the improvements we want. "We're very focused on what we're doing, and we're all together, preparing for a game every three days. "We are all in this together. This dynamic has to continue; one game is not enough. There is a long way to go, so we have to have continuity.""
"Kylian Mbappe put Los Blancos ahead in the first half, before Carlos Vicente levelled for Alaves just 43 seconds after stepping off the bench in the second half. But Vinicius Junior teed up Rodrygo for the winner 14 minutes from time as Madrid moved back within four points of Barcelona at the top of the table. Madrid had to work hard for the three points, accumulating 1.9 expected goals (xG) from 13 shots, compared to Alaves' figures of 1.4 xG and six shots."
Real Madrid won 2-1 at Alaves in LaLiga, with Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring and Rodrygo netting the late winner from a Vinicius Junior assist. Carlos Vicente equalised for Alaves 43 seconds after coming off the bench. Madrid registered 1.9 expected goals from 13 shots while Alaves had 1.4 xG from six shots. The victory moved Madrid within four points of Barcelona. Xabi Alonso emphasised unity, focus and continuity as the squad prepares for matches every three days. Defender Víctor Valde made his debut at 19 years and 55 days, recording five tackles and 12 duels.
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