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Real Madrid vs. Alaves: Vasquez’s Late Goal Saves Madrid

Real Madrid vs. Alaves: Vasquez’s Late Goal Saves Madrid

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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A deadly header by fullback Lucas Vasquez in stoppage time gave 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Alaves in LaLiga on Thursday.

A deadly header by fullback Lucas Vasquez in stoppage time gave 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Alaves in LaLiga on Thursday.

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Nacho received a red card in the 53rd minute following a sliding tackle. The win brought Madrid on top of the league on goal difference as Girona also had 45 points.

Nacho received a red card in the 53rd minute following a sliding tackle. The win brought Madrid on top of the league on goal difference as Girona also had 45 points.

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Girona got a 1-1 draw at Real Betis earlier, while Barcelona are third with 38 points.

Girona got a 1-1 draw at Real Betis earlier, while Barcelona are third with 38 points.

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Barca are three points ahead of Atletico Madrid, but Atletico still have a game in hand against Sevilla on Saturday.

Barca are three points ahead of Atletico Madrid, but Atletico still have a game in hand against Sevilla on Saturday.

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Real Madrid failed to convert any opportunities as they looked to get a goalless draw.

Real Madrid failed to convert any opportunities as they looked to get a goalless draw.

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Alaves, who are standing in 17th place in the league, are tough to beat at Mendizorroza Stadium with their roaring fans.

Alaves, who are standing in 17th place in the league, are tough to beat at Mendizorroza Stadium with their roaring fans.

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Madrid’s only chance in the first 45 minutes was when midfielder Federico Valverde produced a thunderous strike from range.

Madrid’s only chance in the first 45 minutes was when midfielder Federico Valverde produced a thunderous strike from range.

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However, Alaves’ goalie Antonio Sivera punched the ball away and kept his goal virgin.

However, Alaves’ goalie Antonio Sivera punched the ball away and kept his goal virgin.

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After losing Nacho in the 53rd minute after an awful sliding tackle to Samu Omorodion, Real Madrid started to show some spirits.

After losing Nacho in the 53rd minute after an awful sliding tackle to Samu Omorodion, Real Madrid started to show some spirits.

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In the 75th minute, Rodrygo nearly drew first blood as he missed the top left corner with a curling kick.

In the 75th minute, Rodrygo nearly drew first blood as he missed the top left corner with a curling kick.

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Real Madrid finally scored in the added time when Vazques perfectly headed Toni Kroos’ corner kick.

Real Madrid finally scored in the added time when Vazques perfectly headed Toni Kroos’ corner kick.

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Carlo Ancelotti, Madrid’s coach, told a press conference that the team has unknown energies.

Carlo Ancelotti, Madrid’s coach, told a press conference that the team has unknown energies.

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