Real Madrid vs Alavés

When Real Madrid Played Like They’d Just Discovered Coffee!

Check out how Real Madrid pulled off a nail-biting win over Alavés in La Liga! Spoiler: they didn’t make it easy!

In a thrilling La Liga clash held on September 24, 2024, Real Madrid narrowly escaped a potential upset against Deportivo Alavés, clinching a 3-2 victory. The match saw stunning performances from the squad, especially from young sensation Rodrygo, who opened the scoring and led the charge in a game that kept fans at the edge of their seats. Madrid’s starting eleven featured heavy hitters like Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé, putting the pressure on Alavés from the get-go. You could say Los Blancos were on a caffeine high as they tackled this match with an aggressive strategy!

However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the reigning giants. The game became a rollercoaster in the second half as Real Madrid, despite taking the lead, found themselves pinned back by a spirited Alavés side looking for an equalizer. The tension in Santiago Bernabéu was palpable; one could almost hear fans’ hearts collectively sigh with intimacy when Alavés managed to net their second goal late in the game. But as any good thriler on the pitch goes, it was the home team that pulled through, showcasing yet again that they have a knack for surviving late-game pressure.

As the final whistle blew, Madrid's defenders were likely high-fiving each other with relief, but also busy checking game stats to ensure they’d learned their lesson about managing a lead. The Grumpy Old Men Upfront troop (we mean the fans!) had mixed emotions, reliving both the excitement and the horror of watching their team risk it all in a match that could have easily ended in a draw. However, with every passing minute, it became clear that Real Madrid’s firepower just barely outshined Alavés’ resilience.

In terms of player performances, have you ever seen a gentleman hold on to the ball like Mbappé? His dance moves on the field would make even a hesitant cheerleader proud! And Rodrygo? Just wait until you see the highlight reel—he might as well start a dance-off after scoring. Rating each player's contribution, one would say it’s like scoring a dessert buffet without even ordering—the results were sweet!

Now here’s a fun fact to impress your friends: Did you know that Real Madrid has clinched the La Liga title a record 34 times? That’s almost as many as my failed cooking attempts! Another interesting tidbit is this matchup; it marked the first time in recent years that Alavés managed to put up quite the fight against the Galacticos, proving that even David can shake the confidence of Goliath! Who would’ve thought we’d be talking about strategy and calamities in the same breath in a football match?