Real Madrid regained its footing in La Liga on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés in Matchday 31 of the league.
Los Blancos owe the win to French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who scored the only goal in the 34th minute at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. Camavinga received a pass from Federico Valverde outside the penalty area and fired a powerful shot into the left corner of the net, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.
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Real Madrid had an earlier goal by Raúl Asensio in the 19th minute disallowed after VAR review. The team had lost its previous match 2-1 to Valencia.
The match was also marked by a straight red card shown to French striker Kylian Mbappé in the 38th minute after a dangerous tackle on Alavés player Antonio Blanco. In the second half, Alavés defender Sánchez was also sent off in the 69th minute.
With this win, Real Madrid climbs to 66 points, four points behind leaders Barcelona, while Alavés remains in 17th place with 30 points.
🇬🇧 Premier League – Liverpool Inches Closer to the Trophy
Liverpool took another major step toward securing the Premier League title with a 2-1 win over West Ham on Sunday in Matchday 32.
Goals:
Luis Díaz (18') and Virgil van Dijk (89') scored for Liverpool.
Andy Robertson (86') accidentally scored an own goal for West Ham.
Liverpool now sits at 76 points, 13 ahead of second-place Arsenal, who drew 1-1 with Brentford on Saturday. With six rounds remaining, Liverpool needs just two more wins to clinch its 20th league title, equaling Manchester United’s all-time record.
Mohamed Salah received a warm welcome from fans after the club confirmed his contract extension for another two years on Friday night.
A minute of silence was observed before the game in memory of the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster, which occurred on April 15, 1989, during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool had early chances with a shot from Northern Irish defender Conor Bradley (13') and another from Curtis Jones (14'), both narrowly missing.
Alisson initiated a play that ended with Salah passing to an unmarked Díaz, who calmly slotted home the opener (18’). West Ham nearly equalized moments later when Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus chipped the ball over Alisson, only for it to strike the crossbar.
Liverpool continued to press, with Alexis Mac Allister nearly scoring after a slick move from Salah, but Aréola saved it (33’).
West Ham responded in the second half with increased pressure. Jarrod Bowen came close in a one-on-one with Alisson (67’), but the Brazilian denied him.
The London club eventually equalized when a cross by Aaron Wan-Bissaka deflected off Andy Robertson’s leg and into his own net (86’).
However, Virgil van Dijk redeemed himself by heading in a late winner from a Mac Allister corner (89’).
⚫ Newcastle Crushes Man United, Climbs to Fourth
At St. James’ Park, Newcastle United thrashed Manchester United 4-1, climbing to 4th place and taking advantage of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Ipswich.
Newcastle now has 56 points, one more than Manchester City. Chelsea drops to 6th with 54 points.
Newcastle, this season’s League Cup champions, played without head coach Eddie Howe, who was hospitalized Friday night with a sudden illness.
Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim benched Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana after his costly errors in the 2-2 draw against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals and started Turkish keeper Altay Bayındır instead.
Highlights:
Early Manchester chance: Bruno Fernandes and Joshua Zirkzee combined, but Newcastle keeper Nick Pope made a great save (10’).
Newcastle responded with a header from Alexander Isak (22’) before opening the scoring with a brilliant volley by Sandro Tonali (24’).
Garnacho equalized (37’) with a low shot that bounced off the post and in.
Newcastle regained the lead with a goal from Ashley Barnes (49’) and he added another after a solo effort (64’).
An error from Bayındır allowed Bruno Guimarães to score the fourth (77’).
⚽ Other Results:
Chelsea dropped crucial points in the Champions League race after a 2-2 draw at home to Ipswich Town:
Ipswich goals: Julio Enciso (19'), Ben Johnson (31')
Chelsea goals: Axel Tuanzebe (own goal - 46'), Jadon Sancho (80')
Wolves beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2:
Wolves goals: Rayan Aït-Nouri (2'), Jed Spence (own goal - 38'), Jørgen Strand Larsen (64'), Matheus Cunha (86')
Spurs goals: Mathys Tel (59'), Richarlison (85')
