Real Madrid Dominates First Half Against Deportivo Alaves

Real Madrid showcased a dominant performance in the first half of their La Liga match against Deportivo Alaves, leading 2-0 as the teams headed to the locker rooms at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Goals from Lucas Vazquez and Kylian Mbappe highlighted what has been an impressive display from the reigning champions.

The evening began with a quick start for Real Madrid. Just 57 seconds into the match, Lucas Vazquez scored the opening goal after receiving a well-placed pass from Vinicius Jr, who executed a powerful move to the byline. This early goal set the tone for Real Madrid’s command of the game.

Kylian Mbappe doubled the lead in the 41st minute, thanks to a seamless connection with Jude Bellingham. The English midfielder held the ball momentarily before slipping it to Mbappe, who converted with precision. The goal was Mbappe’s fifth of the campaign, earning him applause from the home fans who are witnessing the French star fulfilling expectations.

Deportivo Alaves struggled to find their rhythm, with forward Asier Villalibre often isolated against Real Madrid’s tenacious defense. Despite stealing the ball in midfield at one point, attempts to exploit Real Madrid’s high defensive line have yielded little success, with Antonio Rudiger efficiently neutralizing these threats.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr has been a constant threat down the left flank, although his enthusiasm led to a booking for dissent earlier in the match. The Brazilian winger, along with his teammates, maintained pressure on Alaves, who have had few chances to test Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who recently dismissed retirement rumors, continues to enjoy his role at the helm. “I’m not thinking about my future whatsoever, I love this job,” he stated in a pre-match press conference, as reported by Reuters.

As the match progresses into the second half, Real Madrid will look to solidify their lead and potentially seal another victory in their quest for a fifth straight win. The home team aims to conserve energy ahead of the upcoming Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid, making it likely that Ancelotti will rotate his squad as the match unfolds.

Despite lined up optimistically, Alaves faces an uphill battle to mount a comeback against a strong and well-prepared Real Madrid side.