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The victory against Alaves in La Liga's 16th round wasn't a performance that pleased Real Madrid fans. But in the current circumstances, three points are more important than any praise. With Xabi Alonso under immense pressure after a poor run of results, Rodrygo's moment of brilliance came at the right time, helping Real temporarily avoid another dangerous slip-up.
Against Alaves, Real Madrid started cautiously. Tension was evident in every move of the players. Kylian Mbappe had two early chances but both lacked accuracy. Only when Jude Bellingham delivered a sharp through pass did the French striker show his true class with a curling shot to open the scoring. That was a rare moment when "Los Blancos" played to their true potential.
However, the goal didn't bring reassurance. Real Madrid still lacked cohesion, their defense was loose, and Alaves gradually took control of the game. If it weren't for Courtois' instinctive save with his face at the end of the first half, the score could have been different. Real took the lead, but the game was very precarious.
After the break, the same scenario repeated itself. Real created chances but couldn't finish off their opponents. They paid the price when Alaves equalized with a long ball over the top. VAR confirmed that goal as a clear warning.
Just as the visiting team began to falter, Rodrygo stepped up. Without any fanfare, the Brazilian forward positioned himself perfectly and finished neatly after a cross from Vinicius Junior. A simple goal, but one that demonstrated the sharpness of a player who knows how to decide a match.
The final minutes still kept fans on the edge of their seats. Real weren't solid enough to completely dominate, nor sharp enough to finish the game early. But this time, they held firm until the final whistle.
The victory at Mendizorrotza doesn't necessarily mean Real Madrid is stable. It only shows they haven't fallen into a deeper crisis. For Xabi Alonso, these three points are important for maintaining momentum, giving him more time to fine-tune a team that still has many uncertainties.
Source: https://znews.vn/rodrygo-giai-cuu-real-madrid-trong-dem-nhoc-nhan-cua-alonso-post1611517.html
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