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<p><strong>Real Madrid</strong> secured a vital 1-0 away win against <a target="_blank" href="https://gistreel.com/tag/alaves"><strong>Alaves</strong></a> on Sunday to maintain pressure on league leaders Barcelona.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://gistreel.com/tag/eduardo-camavinga"><strong>Eduardo Camavinga’s</strong></a> first-half strike proved decisive in a tense encounter marked by two red cards.</p>
<p>Manager Carlo Ancelotti opted to rest key attackers Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior ahead of their Champions League clash with Arsenal and his side initially struggled to break down a high-pressing Alaves side at Mendizorroza.</p>
<p>An early effort from Raul Asencio was ruled out after Antonio Rudiger was adjudged to have fouled Alaves keeper Jesus Owono in the build-up.</p>
<p>Camavinga eventually broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, curling a fine effort into the top corner after a slick one-two with Federico Valverde on the edge of the area.</p>
<p>However, Real’s momentum was quickly checked when Kylian Mbappe was sent off just four minutes later for a reckless challenge on former Madrid academy product Antonio Blanco.</p>
<p>Initially shown a yellow, the decision was upgraded to a red after VAR review.</p>
<p>Despite being a man down, Madrid managed the game with discipline and were handed a reprieve in the 70th minute when Alaves defender Manu Sanchez received a straight red for a dangerous tackle on Vinicius, who had come off the bench.</p>
<p>The result keeps Madrid four points behind Barcelona with the title race still alive, while Alaves remain just above the relegation zone in 17th.</p>
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