Alavés 1-2 Real Madrid (Dec 14, 2025) Game Analysis – ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN NFL NFL NBA NBA MLB MLB NCAAF NCAAF NHL NHL Soccer Soccer WNBA WNBA More Sports More Sports Watch Watch Fantasy Fantasy Where to Watch Search Alavés v Real Madrid 2025-26 LALIGA Alavés Alavés ALA 5-3-8 , 18 PTS 1 5-3-8 , 18 PTS FT Real Madrid Real Madrid RMA 12-3-2 , 39 PTS 2 12-3-2 , 39 PTS Carlos Vicente – 68' Kylian Mbappé – 24' Rodrygo – 76' Summary Report Commentary Statistics Line-Ups Videos Rodrygo winner helps Real Madrid keep Barcelona in sight Updated: Dec 14, 2025, 05:26 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email Rodrygo’s first LaLiga goal since January saw a lacklustre Real Madrid side claim a 2-1 win at Alavés , but the performance was unlikely to lift the pressure on head coach Xabi Alonso. Kylian Mbappé put Madrid in front in the 24th minute, but they struggled to control the game before Carlos Vicente levelled in the 68th minute. On Wednesday night Rodrygo had gone to Alonso to celebrate his goal in the 2-1 Champions League loss to Manchester City in what he called a show of solidarity, and in the 76th minute here he came to his boss’s aid once more with the winning goal. Reports in Spain before kickoff had claimed anything short of three points would be the final straw for Alonso, but the manner in which they laboured to a win over a side only three points clear of the relegation zone will leave question marks. Mbappé was back in the side after missing the loss to City through injury and the France star appeared to be struggling again in the very early stages as he complained of knee pain. Even so, he was well enough to go close twice in the opening 10 minutes, first with a shot that went narrowly wide and then another just over the crossbar. Rodrygo then squandered another chance as he pulled a shot wide in the 12th minute, but Madrid could not sustain that level of pressure as their initial onslaught tailed off. They suddenly burst back into life to take a 24th-minute lead and it was perhaps inevitable that it would be Mbappé with his 70th Madrid goal. Rodrygo stole possession and fed Jude Bellingham , with the England midfielder teeing up Mbappé to do the rest. The visitors thought they had a second moments later, but Bellingham had handled in controlling a corner before turning it in. It remained unconvincing and the first half ended with Thibaut Courtois making an unorthodox save to deny Pablo Ibáñez , caught square in the face by his shot. Madrid threatened to double their score early in the second half when Antonio Sivera made a double save, first denying Mbappé and then ensuring Vinícius Júnior could not capitalise on the rebound. Again there was no sustained pressure from Madrid and Alavés were level in the 69th minute when Vicente used some excellent skill to control a through ball before beating Courtois, with the goal surviving a check for offside. Raúl Asencio then had to make a late challenge to deny Lucas Boyé a clear shot in front of goal as Madrid came under real pressure, but having weathered that they retook the lead in the 76th minute. Vinícius beat Jonny down the left and sent in a low cross for Rodrygo to finally end his long league drought. It was sadly Rodrygo’s last major contribution as he went down in pain moments later and was forced off. Madrid wanted a penalty in the 86th minute when Vinicius went down in the box, claiming a foul by Nahuel Tenaglia , but their claims were waved away and the decision was upheld after review before Brahim Díaz fired into the side-netting in stoppage-time. Game Information Mendizorrotza 3:00 PM , December 14, 2025 Coverage : ESPN Deportes/ESPN+ Vitoria-Gasteiz , Spain Attendance : 19,290 Referees : Victor García Verdura Spanish LALIGA Standings Team GP W D L GD P Barcelona 17 14 1 2 +29 43 Real Madrid 17 12 3 2 +18 39 Villarreal 15 11 2 2 +18 35 Atlético Madrid 17 10 4 3 +14 34 Espanyol 16 9 3 4 +4 30 Real Betis 15 6 6 3 +6 24 Athletic Club 17 7 2 8 -7 23 Celta Vigo 16 5 7 4 +1 22 Sevilla 16 6 2 8 0 20 Getafe 16 6 2 8 -5 20 Elche 16 4 7 5 -1 19 Alavés 16 5 3 8 -3 18 Rayo Vallecano 15 4 5 6 -3 17 Mallorca 16 4 5 7 -5 17 Real Sociedad 16 4 4 8 -4 16 Osasuna 16 4 3 9 -6 15 Valencia 16 3 6 7 -10 15 Girona 16 3 6 7 -15 15 Real Oviedo 16 2 4 10 -19 10 Levante 15 2 3 10 -12 9 Full Table LALIGA News Rodrygo winner helps Real Madrid keep Barcelona in sight Rodrygo's first LaLiga goal since January saw a lacklustre Real Madrid side claim a 2-1 win at Alavés, but the performance was unlikely to lift the pressure on head coach Xabi Alonso. Real Madrid get much-needed win over Alaves Real Madrid take down Alaves 2-1 for a much-needed win in LaLiga. Celta Vigo vs. Athletic Club – Game Highlights Watch the Game Highlights from Celta Vigo vs. Athletic Club, 12/14/2025 All LALIGA News Terms of Use Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads EU Privacy Rights Cookie Policy Manage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
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