In the early morning of December 22, Beijing time, the 18th round of La Liga ushered in a key battle. Real Madrid took on Alaves away in a suspenseful match that made the fans go crazy. Nacho's red card put Real Madrid at a numerical disadvantage, but Vazquez's last-minute goal allowed Real Madrid to win 1-0 and successfully reach the top of La Liga.
Just two minutes into the first half, Real Madrid showed a strong attack, and Valverde almost scored with a volley from a tight angle. Alaves went on the offensive in the eighth minute, but Fran Garcia's crucial block made it to no avail. In the 37th minute of the game, Valverde tried to shoot from outside the box again, but the ball was saved by the opposing goalkeeper, and the two sides attacked and defended each other.
In the 54th minute, the game took a major turn, Nacho stepped on the opposing player in the confrontation, and the referee did not hesitate to show a red card after **var, so that Real Madrid had one less person to play. The situation on the pitch was changing, but Real Madrid were not knocked down, they held their ground and showed tenacity.
In the 75th minute, Rodrygo cut inside with the ball horizontally and shot slightly wide, showing Real Madrid's desire to attack under the numerical disadvantage. In stoppage time, Kroos took a corner kick and Vazquez leaped high to head home as Real Madrid scored the winner in the final moments.
After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Real Madrid defeated Alaves with a score of 1-0 and ushered in an 11-round unbeaten league run. The victory put them in the standings with 14 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss with 45 points to overtake Girona and regain the top spot in La Liga.
Real Madrid's starting line-up includes Kepa, Vazquez, Nacho, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Kroos, Modric, Valverde, Bellingham, Dias, Rodrygo. Alaves, on the other hand, started with Siwira, Gorosaver, Aboucar, Rafa Marin, Duarte, Guevara, Blanco, Guridi, Rioja, Ray**, Samu Omorodion.
In the game, Real Madrid's Valverde, Rodrygo and other players performed well, while Alaves' Gorosavel, Lei ** and other players also struggled to resist. The whole game was full of suspense and excitement, and the two teams fought fiercely on the field, presenting a wonderful football feast.
It is worth mentioning that there were many fierce confrontations during the game, especially in the 84th minute, Bellingham received a yellow card, which triggered a clash between players from both sides. However, this did not affect the morale of Real Madrid, who still put on a tenacious performance to deliver a victory for the fans.
The climax of the game came in stoppage time, when Kroos' corner was the key to Real Madrid's counter-attack. Vázquez leaped high and scored with a pinpoint header to lead his side to a 1-0 victory on the road. It was a moment that will forever be remembered in the hearts of the fans.
To sum up, this game is not only a victory, but also a victory that shows team cohesion and tenacious fighting spirit. Real Madrid managed to reach the top of La Liga with 10 players and 11 games unbeaten, showing a truly strong team. Vázquez's strike became the highlight of the game and made him the hero of the team. Fans have expressed their support and praise for the team on social media, and this victory will undoubtedly be a big moment in La Liga this season.
Real Madrid, with Vázquez's heroic strike, once again conquered La Liga, bringing fans an unforgettable victory. This giant team has re-established their dominance in La Liga with their outstanding performances, and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel in the coming competitions. Football is even more beautiful because of this victory.