In an intense La Liga match, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was not worried as his team managed to hold off a late comeback from Deportivo Alaves and secure a narrow 3-2 victory. Despite Alaves scoring two late goals, Ancelotti remained positive and praised his team's impressive performance, which included taking a three-goal lead and creating numerous chances to extend it. Don't miss the thrilling highlights of this nail-biting match that had fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Real Madrid Hold Off Deportivo Alavés Comeback for Narrow 3-2 Victory
In an intense La Liga clash, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti remained unperturbed despite his team's late scare as they emerged with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Deportivo Alavés.
Despite taking a commanding three-goal lead, Alavés staged a late comeback with two goals in the dying minutes. However, Ancelotti praised his team's performance, particularly their ability to create chances and maintain possession.
Background Information
Real Madrid entered this match as heavy favorites, having won their last three La Liga encounters and holding a significant advantage in the standings. Alavés, on the other hand, were seeking an upset to boost their relegation battle.
The match was played at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, which was closed to supporters due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Match Summary
Real Madrid dominated the opening exchanges and took the lead in the 16th minute through Karim Benzema. The French striker doubled his tally just before halftime, giving Real a comfortable 2-0 advantage at the break.
The home side extended their lead to 3-0 in the second half through Vinícius Júnior, who capitalized on a defensive error. However, Alavés refused to lie down and pulled one back through Joselu in the 65th minute.
With time running out, Alavés pressed for an equalizer and were rewarded in the 89th minute when Lucas Perez scored from the penalty spot. The visitors then had a glorious opportunity to level the scores in stoppage time, but Perez's header crashed off the crossbar.
Manager Quotes
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid):
"We were in control for most of the game, but we lost concentration at the end. Alavés made it difficult for us, but I'm happy with our performance. We created many chances and could have scored even more."
Jose Luis Mendilibar (Deportivo Alavés):
"I'm proud of my players for their fighting spirit. We showed that we can compete with the big teams. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough today, but we will keep fighting until the end."
Top 5 FAQs
Who scored the goals for Real Madrid? Karim Benzema (2), Vinícius Júnior
Who scored the goals for Deportivo Alavés? Joselu, Lucas Perez (penalty)
Why were fans not allowed to attend the match? COVID-19 restrictions
Where was the match played? Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
What are Real Madrid's chances of winning La Liga this season? Real Madrid are currently top of La Liga and are strong favorites to win the title.
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