Rodrygo secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona.

Real Madrid need to defeat Alaves in order to keep pace with Barcelona, but after taking the lead, they have been pegged back at Mendizorroza.Kylian Mbappe returned to the starting line-up after

Deportivo Alaves will face Real Madrid for a Matchday 16 clash in the 2025/26 La Liga season. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff times and how to watch the action live on TV and streaming platforms.

Spanish reports have revealed which one of Real Madrid and Barcelona that Kobbie Mainoo prefers to join amid claims both are positioning themselves in the mix to sign him in January, while sources have made clear the player’s stance on leaving Manchester United and with two more major European clubs also plotting approaches.

Vinicius Junior, who had been relatively invisible all night long, bested Jonny Otto down the left flank with a blistering run that ended with a pass across the face of goal to his fellow countryman Rodrygo. The Brazilian calmly slotted home his first league goal in nearly 12 months to give Real Madrid the lead.

“Xabi stay, Xabi stay,” Barcelona fans chanted from the stands at Camp Nou during the match against Osasuna. The chant, clearly delivered with irony, reflects the current perception surrounding Alonso: that his time at Real Madrid has been harmful to the team. That explains why Barcelona supporters would like his tenure to last as long as possible.

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Real Madrid thrashed Barcelona 4-0 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey final, with a 4-1 aggregate win over their Clasico rivals. Having lost the first leg at home last month, Karim Benzema's second-half hat-trick completed the rout ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the Alavés vs. Real Madrid Spanish Laliga game from December 14, 2025 on ESPN.

Rodrygo secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona. Real, under pressure after two straight losses in all competitions,

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has chosen Real Madrid as his next club, while danger is ramping up on their manager, Xabi Alonso