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Mbappé Red Card Overshadows Real Madrid's Narrow Victory Over Alavés

The French star faces a potential multi-week suspension after a violent foul, adding to Real Madrid's challenges in the title race and Champions League campaign.

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Overview

  • Real Madrid secured a 1-0 win against Deportivo Alavés, with Eduardo Camavinga scoring the decisive goal in the 33rd minute.
  • Kylian Mbappé was sent off following a violent foul on Antonio, initially receiving a yellow card before a VAR review upgraded it to a red card.
  • The potential suspension for Mbappé could sideline him for critical matches, further complicating Real Madrid's pursuit of the Primera División title as they trail FC Barcelona by four points.
  • Deportivo Alavés failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage, with Manu Sánchez also receiving a red card in the 68th minute for a foul on Vinícius Júnior.
  • Real Madrid faces a challenging Champions League quarterfinal return against FC Arsenal on Wednesday, needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg.