FINDING INSPIRATION: Kylian Mbappé scores again making it 7 goals in all competitions so far, Real Madrid still almost lost to Alaves

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Real Madrid fielded their strongest lineup with stars in attack such as Rodrygo, Mbappe and Vinicius. Coach Ancelotti’s team did not want to lose points in the race for the top spot with Barcelona.

Mbappe scores, Real Madrid almost draws despite leading 3-0 - 1

Lucas Vazquez opened the scoring for Real Madrid (Photo: EFE).

Against a weaker opponent, Real Madrid pushed up their formation in search of a goal. They got a goal in the first minute, Vinicius made an impressive breakthrough, then passed back for Lucas Vazquez to finish with one touch to open the score 1-0 for the home team.

The early goal helped Real Madrid play more excitedly and dominate the game. However, Real Madrid’s strikers played rather hastily and continuously missed good opportunities.

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It was not until the 40th minute that Real Madrid continued to make a difference. Bellingham passed the ball smoothly for Mbappe to run down, the French striker dribbled and finished neatly to increase the score to 2-0 for Real Madrid.

3 minutes into the second half, Real Madrid continued to score more goals. In the 48th minute, Rodrygo had a technical turn before decisively finishing past goalkeeper Sivera, raising the score to 3-0 for the “White Vultures”.

Leading 3-0, Real Madrid played comfortably and completely controlled the midfield area. However, Mbappe and his teammates continuously missed opportunities like in the first half and Real Madrid almost had to pay the price.

Mbappe scores, Real Madrid almost draws despite leading 3-0 - 2

Mbappe continues to score for Real Madrid (Photo: EFE).

Alaves played explosively at the end of the match, in the 85th minute, Benavidez had an accurate shot outside the penalty area to reduce the score to 1-3. A minute later, substitute player Kike Garcia scored the second goal for Alaves.

Real Madrid defended awkwardly at the end of the match and luck helped them secure a 3-2 victory at the Bernabeu. After 7 rounds of La Liga, coach Ancelotti’s team temporarily reduced the gap to one point with the top team Barcelona.

On September 29, Real Madrid will visit Atletico in round 8 of La Liga, then three days later they will travel to Lille to play the second leg of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Line-up

Real Madrid : Courtois, Vazquez, Militao (Vallejo 80′), Rudiger, Mendy, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde (Modric 69′), Rodrygo (Endrick 69′), Mbappe (Guler 80′), Vinicius (Fran Garcia 90′) .

Goals: Vazquez (1′), Mbappe (40′), Rodrygo (48′).

Alaves : Sivera, Mourino, Abqar (Guridi 46′), Diarra, Sanchez (Pica 71′), Novoa, Benavidez, Blanco (Guevara 60′), Conechny, Romero (Rebbach 60′), Villalibre (Kike García 71′).

Goals: Benavidez (85′), Kike Garcia (86′).