Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Alaves did little to calm tensions inside the club, as refereeing decisions from the match have sparked deep frustration at Valdebebas. According to an update shared

Xabi Alonso may have just bought himself a few more days as Real Madrid's manager with a 2-1 win at Alaves on Sunday, even if the stylistic clashes that have loomed large over his employment status were still very much on display.

Real Madrid defeated Alaves 2-1 on Sunday to take some of the heat off head coach Xabi Alonso for now. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Alonso was facing increasing pressure at the club after a poor run of results.

Real Madrid’s win over Deportivo Alaves last night was impressive on multiple levels, especially when one considers the circumstances in which it arrived.One of Xabi Alonso’s big concerns ahead

Rodrygo secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona.

Vinicius Junior, who had been relatively invisible all night long, bested Jonny Otto down the left flank with a blistering run that ended with a pass across the face of goal to his fellow countryman Rodrygo. The Brazilian calmly slotted home his first league goal in nearly 12 months to give Real Madrid the lead.

Alaves were left to reflect on a night of fine margins after their 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid, a match that hinged on key moments and sparked debate long after the final whistle. Despite pushing the