Mbappé sent off in the 1st half but Real Madrid beats Alaves in Spanish league

By Canadian Press on April 13, 2025.

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid overcame Kylian Mbappé’s red card for a reckless tackle in the first half to win 1-0 at Alaves and get back within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona on Sunday.

Mbappé was sent off shortly before the break after coming in hard for a challenge on Antonio Blanco.

The France star was initially shown a yellow card but the referee changed it to a red after video review.

Alaves also played with 10 men from the 70th minute after Manu Sánchez was sent off for a foul on Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.

Eduardo Camavinga scored Madrid’s winner with a shot from outside the area in the 34th.

Barcelona had increased its lead over Madrid with a 1-0 win at Leganes on Saturday.

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Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press