Real Madrid edge Alaves 2-1 to return to winning ways
Real Madrid beat Deportivo Alaves 2-1 to return to winning ways after a tough Champions League exit and poor domestic results, and to improve their points difference with Barcelona.
The Los Blancos opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a deflected strike from Kylian Mbappé, netting his 24th goal of the season.
In the second half, the hosts doubled their lead with a powerful strike from Vinícius Júnior.
The crucial victory for Madrid helps ease their recent poor form following a disappointing Champions League exit and also boosts the team’s confidence and intensity going forward.
Arbeloa’s side travels to face Betis to continue the fight for the league battle against Barcelona as they sit second with 73 points as Flick’s side leads the back with 79 points
The Albiazules sit at the bottom of the league standings with 33 points in the battle to escape the relegation zone as they face Mallorca on Saturday at home.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 5
Gov Ododo condemns killing of Kogi Catholic priest Samuel Opeyemi
The governor described the incident as a heinous and unacceptable act.
NationWide
Over 9,000 forest guards trained as FG expands initiative to 10 states
According to the statement, the initiative is being implemented in partnership with participating state governments.
Lagos
2027: INEC commences display of presidential, NASS candidates’ particulars in Lagos
INEC said the exercise was in line with the provisions of Section 29 of the Electoral Act, 2022.
Heading 5
Xenophobia: Tyla removes Lagos show from world tour following boycott calls
Several personalities have questioned Tyla’s silence over the anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa.
Heading 2
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Edo
The spokesperson said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
Sport
Australia extends Commonwealth Games lead as Nigeria stays Africa’s best performer
Australia added five gold medals to their tally on Friday.
