Real Madrid 2-1 Alavés: A Comeback Victory Ends Four-Game Winless Streak Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Alavés on April 22, 2026, ending a four-game winless streak and moving closer to challenging league leader Barcelona. The match, played at the Santiago Bernabeu, saw Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior netting the goals, with Toni Martínez scoring for Alavés in stoppage time. The win left Madrid six points behind Barcelona, who were set to host Celta Vigo the following day. The victory marked Madrid’s first league win since their Champions League quarterfinal exit to Bayern Munich, where they had lost 2-1 at home and 4-3 in the second leg in Germany. The team’s previous two La Liga matches had ended in a 1-1 draw against Girona and a 2-1 loss to Mallorca, highlighting their struggles in recent weeks. The match against Alavés was their first since that Champions League disappointment, and the pressure to recover was evident. The game began slowly for Madrid, with Alavés creating several scoring chances in the early stages. The Bernabeu crowd, initially anxious, grew restless as the hosts struggled to find their rhythm. Fans reportedly jeered at the team during the first half, and some continued to boo after Alavés’ late equalizer. However, Madrid’s resilience shone through as they eventually turned the tide. Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a deflected shot that trickled past Alavés goalkeeper Antonio Sivera. The French forward, who had been without a league goal since February, celebrated the strike as the league’s top scorer with 24 goals. His goal provided a much-needed spark for Madrid, who had been underperforming in attack. Vinícius Júnior extended the lead in the 50th minute with a long-range strike that caught Alavés’ defense off guard.#real_madrid #vinicius_junior #kylian_mbappe #alaves #toni_martinez
