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What a game of football! Real Madrid earn a hard-fought 3 points that takes the gap to Barcelona down to four, who play later tonight. It was the Dani Ceballos show, as he opened the scoring with a well-taken strike, only for Manu Garcia to deservedly draw Alaves level in the 40th minute. However, Ceballos scored minutes later to restore Madrid's lead after a gift from Pacheco. Alaves managed to hit the post twice in the second half, as they caused Madrid plenty of problems. Zinedine Zidane's side held out for a crucial win though, and will be glad to walk away with three points.
That's it from me, Sunaadh Sagar, tonight. Stay tuned for our coverage of Barcelona's game tonight - do get in touch if you have any feedback - I'm @sunaadh on Twitter.
90+2' Medran sends in a free kick from the right wing, but Madrid manage to clear. The all-whites counter attack with Ronaldo releasing Asensio, but he takes too long and runs the ball out of play.
87' PANIC STATIONS! Lucas causes chaos with a driving run to the left byline, cutting the ball back for Isco who is inches away from getting to the ball. The ball ricochets out with Ronaldo getting ready to pounce, but Ely and Maripan run out to get their blocks in!
84' SHOT! After a couple of panicked clearances, Lucas attempts to curl a low shot past two defenders into the near post, but Pacheco redeems himself by getting down quickly to make a good save at full stretch.
83' PACHECO!! Isco sends in a low cross from the left wing this time and Pacheco makes a mess yet again, but thankfully there's no Madrid shirt to pounce, and Alaves clear for a corner.
81' Madrid product Ruben Sobrino comes on to replace Ibai Gomez for Alaves. Cabello clearly believes the hosts can get something from this, with an attacking change.
78' A couple of players are down with both Ramos and Manu down in Madrid's box. Replays show it was accidental as both players clash into each other head first with all eyes on the cross.
76' UNBELIEVABLE! OFF THE POST! Real Madrid nearly concede again! Varane's clearance is charged down by Pedraza and he runs clear, poking the ball past Navas, but watches in agony as the ball trickles off the inside off the post and comes out to be cleared by Madrid!
74' WHAT A MISS! Isco sends in a low cross from the right wing that looks easy enough, but Pacheco makes a mess of it with Maripan getting in his way, and the ball falls to Ramos with the goal at his mercy, but he blazes his effort well over the bar!
73' Duarte concedes a corner as Lucas tumbles on the byline and is lucky to win the set-piece. The fullback is livid and has words with the linesman. Meanwhile, Ely clears the corner with the minimum of fuss.
70' OFF THE CROSSBAR! Pedraza finds space on the right edge of the box and hammers a shot on goal, and a deflection looks to have caught out Navas, but he breathes a sigh of relief as the ball loops onto the corner of the goalframe!
69' Real Madrid have knocked the ball about in midfield. hoping to calm things down and see out this game. Meanwhile, Manu Garcia has apologized to Lucas Vazquez, in a nice show of sportsmanship.
67' Manu Garcia goes into the book for a nasty elbow on Lucas Vazquez, who is absolutely livid and is being calmed down by Varane. Replays show that was deliberate, and Manu Garcia can consider himself lucky.
What a game of football! Real Madrid earn a hard-fought 3 points that takes the gap to Barcelona down to four, who play later tonight. It was the Dani Ceballos show, as he opened the scoring with a well-taken strike, only for Manu Garcia to deservedly draw Alaves level in the 40th minute. However, Ceballos scored minutes later to restore Madrid's lead after a gift from Pacheco. Alaves managed to hit the post twice in the second half, as they caused Madrid plenty of problems. Zinedine Zidane's side held out for a crucial win though, and will be glad to walk away with three points.
That's it from me, Sunaadh Sagar, tonight. Stay tuned for our coverage of Barcelona's game tonight - do get in touch if you have any feedback - I'm @sunaadh on Twitter.