Real Madrid Edge Past Alavés Amid Mbappé Red Card Controversy

Real Madrid returned to winning ways in the 2024–25 La Liga season with a narrow 1-0 victory away to Deportivo Alavés — but the result was overshadowed by a moment of madness from Kylian Mbappé.

The only goal of the match came in the first half, with French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga calmly slotting home to give Los Blancos a crucial three points in the title race.

But the spotlight quickly shifted to Mbappé, who was shown a straight red card for a reckless high challenge on Antonio Blanco.

The incident raises serious questions for Real Madrid, as the Frenchman may face a multi-game suspension at a pivotal stage of the season.

See how the result impacts the race for the title in the updated La Liga table.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Deportivo Alaves - Real 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Camavinga, 34 (0:1)

Deportivo Alaves: Owono; Sanchez M. (till 70); Abqar (Diarra Mo., 76); Mourino; Tenaglia; Blanco An. (Benavídez Carlos, 83); Martín C. (Toni Martínez, 60); Aleñá (Cabanes, 83); Joan Jordan (Guevara, 76); Vicente; Kike García
Bench: Giménez A.; Garces F.; Sedlar; Pica; Villalibre; Novoa
Yellow Cards: Joan Jordan 42; Martín C. 55; Tenaglia 77; Mourino 90; Benavídez Carlos 90
Red cards: Sanchez M. 70'

Real: Courtois; García Fr. (Diaz Br., 77); Rudiger; Asencio R.; Camavinga; Tchouaméni; Güler A. (Bellingham, 63); Vazquez L.; Valverde F. (Dani Ceballos, 90); Mbappé (till 38); Rodrygo (Vinícius Júnior, 62)
Bench: Gonzalez Fran; Mestre; Alaba; Vallejo; Modric; Endrick
Yellow Cards: Camavinga 80; Vazquez L. 88; Courtois 90; Vinícius Júnior 90
Red cards: Mbappé 38'