In the final match of the year, fatigue loomed over players like Rodrigo, Toni Kroos, and Jude Bellingham, yet Real Madrid managed a hard-fought win against Alaves, claiming the pinnacle of the league table.
In the final match of the year, fatigue loomed over players like Rodrigo, Toni Kroos, and Jude Bellingham, yet Real Madrid managed a hard-fought win against Alaves, claiming the pinnacle of the league table.
Real Madrid Secures Top Spot with Hard-Fought Victory
In the final match of the year, fatigue loomed over players like Rodrigo, Toni Kroos, and Jude Bellingham, yet Real Madrid managed a hard-fought win against Alaves, claiming the pinnacle of the league table.
Carlo Ancelotti's squad faced adversity when Nacho Fernandez received a red card, leaving them with 10 men at the start of the second half. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Alaves failed to capitalize on the situation. Ultimately, Real emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline, courtesy of Lucas Vasquez's goal. With 45 points from 18 matches, including 14 wins and 3 draws, Real Madrid secured the top position.
Previously, Girona held the lead, but their 1-1 draw against Real Betis on the same day provided Real Madrid with an opportunity they seized, edging ahead in the standings through head-to-head results.
Real Madrid struggled to find momentum from the outset, dominating possession but facing challenges in converting attacks. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga had a relatively uneventful first half.
The turning point came early in the second half when Nacho Fernandez's red card reduced Real to 10 players. Despite this setback, a 19-year-old forward from Alaves, Samu Omorodione, received a red card in response. Real Madrid capitalized on this advantage, and in the second minute of added time, Lucas Vasquez secured the win by heading in a Toni Kroos corner, breaking the match's deadlock.
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