Real Madrid clinched a narrow 3-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves at Santiago Bernabeu, showcasing their offensive prowess despite a formidable late surge from Alaves. The home team established their dominance early, with Lucas Vazquez scoring within the first minute from a Vinicius Junior assist. The coordination between Real Madrid’s attacking players was evident throughout the first half, as demonstrated by Kylian Mbappe’s goal in the 40th minute, set up by Jude Bellingham.

Defensively, Real Madrid managed to maintain a relatively sturdy line until the second half, allowing only three shots on target from Alaves. Despite this, the away team found the net twice in quick succession late in the game. Carlos Benavidez and Enrique Garcia Martinez converted their chances, proving Alaves’ ability to capitalize on Real Madrid’s momentary lapse in concentration. The notable assists from Ander Guevara and Benavidez himself underline Alaves' resilience and teamwork under pressure.

Statistical insights reveal the strategic essence of Real Madrid’s gameplay; they took 10 shots, with four on target, leading to three goals—a high conversion rate. Conversely, Alaves fired 11 shots, three on target but managed to narrow the scoreline only in the last quarter of the match. Real Madrid’s efficacy in creating and finishing opportunities underlined their superior offensive coordination.

However, discipline was an area of concern for Real Madrid, who amassed four yellow cards, while Alaves managed to avoid any bookings. Tactical fouling and earning yellow cards seemingly disrupted the flow and allowed Alaves to gain some momentum. Nonetheless, Real Madrid’s superior ability to capitalize on positional play and quick transitions were critical factors that secured their narrow victory, showcasing their effective teamwork and offensive strength.

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