US EditionMbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso
Mbappé scored his 26th goal this season as Real Madrid won 2-1, easing pressure on coach Xabi Alonso after a recent poor run of form, officials said.
- On Sunday, Kylian Mbappé returned from injury to score as Real Madrid beat Alavés 2-1 at Mendizorrotza Stadium, easing pressure on coach Xabi Alonso.
- Spanish media reported that anything but a win could keep Alonso in his job after Madrid's last-place streak and a home defeat prompting jeers at the Santiago Bernabéu.
- Mbappé's opener came after a run down the left, scoring in the 24th minute before Carlos Vicente equalized in the 68th, and Rodrygo restored the lead assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
- The narrow win may secure Xabi Alonso's position as Mbappé's and Rodrygo's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 victory, while Vinícius Júnior hugged Alonso and Alonso celebrated vehemently.
- The victory moved Madrid back within four points of league leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday, extending their streak to seven.
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Kylian Mbappe scored another beautiful goal for Real Madrid against Alaves, reaching his 70th goal for the club in just one and a half seasons. The French forward has reached this figure in just 81 games since joining the team as a free agent in the summer of 2024. Mbappe is now just three goals away from equaling Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals in a calendar year, including goals with the national team. The Kings still have two games lef…
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By TALES AZZONI MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé returned from an injury and scored Sunday to lead Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Alavés in La Liga, thus relieving some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored for Madrid to approach four points of the Barcelona leader, who on Saturday beat 2-0 to Osasuna. Madrid had only won two of his last eight matches in all competitions and came from a 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City in the Ch…
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