Mbappe sees red as Real Madrid battle Alaves in heated La Liga clash

 

Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alavés: Tension Rises as Match Unfolds

The clash between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alavés, currently underway at Mendizorroza Stadium, is proving to be a tense and eventful encounter in La Liga’s Matchday 31.

Current Score: Real Madrid 1 - 0 Alavés (In Progress)

As it stands, Eduardo Camavinga has given Real Madrid the lead with a powerful long-range strike midway through the first half. A previous goal by Marco Asensio was disallowed following a VAR review due to a foul on the goalkeeper.

Red Card Drama: Mbappé Sent Off

The biggest shock of the evening so far has been the red card shown to Kylian Mbappé. Initially booked for a late tackle on Antonio Blanco, the decision was upgraded to a straight red after VAR intervention. The French star was visibly frustrated as he left the pitch.

According to AS.com, Real Madrid’s technical staff expressed concern over Mbappé’s reaction, but emphasized that the player must learn from such incidents.

Alavés Also Down to Ten Men

Shortly after Mbappé’s dismissal, Manu Sánchez of Alavés received a red card for a reckless challenge on Vinícius Jr., reducing both teams to ten men. The intensity of the match has escalated, with hard tackles and confrontations becoming more frequent.

Live Match Context

• Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
• Possession: Fairly balanced, though Madrid has had more shots on target
• Referee: César Soto Grado, heavily relying on VAR tonight

Key Players So Far

• Eduardo Camavinga: Scorer of the opening goal and dominant in midfield.
• Thibaut Courtois: Made a crucial save early on to deny Alavés a potential equalizer.
• Antonio Blanco (Alavés): Holding his ground against former teammates, involved in key duels.

Upcoming Implications

If Real Madrid holds onto this lead, they could close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, adding even more spice ahead of the Copa del Rey final. However, the suspension of Mbappé might complicate things moving forward, especially with disciplinary action looming.

Stay tuned for updates as the match unfolds — anything can still happen at Mendizorroza.