Real Madrid vs Alaves player ratings: Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo run wild but Los Blancos give up almost everything in nervy La Liga win

Real Madrid started in style but ended the game in uncertainty with a thrilling 3-2 win over Alaves. For 45 minutes, Los Blancos were relentless, with the trio of Vinicius Jr.-Kylian Mbappe-Rodrygo putting the home side 3-0 up. But two late goals from Alaves made things exciting – and almost brought Carlo Ancelotti's side down.

The first goal for Madrid came from an unexpected quarter: Lucas Vazquez headed a pass from Vinicius into the bottom corner. Mbappe increased the lead to 2-0 just before half-time. A quick substitution with Jude Bellingham led to an easy finish for the Blancos' big summer signing.

Rodrygo scored the third goal just after half-time, slotting a ball through the goalkeeper's legs after evading two Alaves defenders far too easily. Endrick almost scored the fourth a few minutes after his intervention, but his deflected shot hit the post.

Alaves, however, held on. Carlos Protesoni scored the first goal, curling a ball onto the post from outside the box. The experienced Kike Garcia scored a second two minutes later to make for a nerve-wracking finish. Los Blancos, however, held on and secured a win with some smart defending that proved to be anything but easy.

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