Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, snapping their three-game losing streak. Vinícius Júnior's 22nd-minute strike and an 88th-minute penalty from Rodrygo gave Los Blancos the crucial three points. Karichoff's consolation goal in the 65th minute was too little, too late, but the result breathed new life into Real's top-four hopes amidst intense competition in the league.