In a thrilling encounter at Mendizorrotza Stadium, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Deportivo Alavés in La Liga. Dani Carvajal opened the scoring before Karim Benzema's 89th-minute strike sealed the win, but a late effort from Alavés' Joselu pulled a goal back for the home side. This vital victory moves Real Madrid closer to the top of the table, further increasing the pressure on their title rivals.