Universal soldier Vazquez strikes late to take Real Madrid to joint-first place
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 22.12.23. | 11:19
The Royals were struggling against Deportivo Alaves, with ten men after Nacho's red card, but managed to clinch a victory in the stoppage-time
Real Madrid have returned to first place in La Liga, joint though, with a critical 1-0 away win at Deportivo Alaves thanks to Lucas Vazquez's stoppage-time winner.
Ten-men Madrid capitalise on Girona dropping points at Real Betis to get back to the summit despite the fact they played most of the second half without Nacho Fernandez, who was sent off due to a reckless tackle.
Una más de Nacho, este jugador es un peligro para el resto de compañeros de profesión. Es reincidente, merece una sanción.
— 🅿 (@finallyxpablo) December 21, 2023
Pido protección para Samu Omorodion como hacen con Vinicius.
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However, Real Madrid tried to push on for a winner, and they managed to find one in the game's dying stages. Toni Kroos' corner was met by an unmarked Vazquez, who headed home to ensure victory.
Nah bro how is Lucas Vazquez scoring a header he is literally the smallest player on the pitch. KROOS FINALLY puts in a dangerous cross from a corner. WE ARE ALIVEEEEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/Qzm7UkZxi3
— WolfRMFC (@WolfRMFC) December 21, 2023
In terms of historical managerial meltdowns, this from Luis Garcia Plaza after Real Madrid's late winner against Alaves this evening will be right up there.pic.twitter.com/xxip4Q3xVf
— Football España (@footballespana_) December 21, 2023
It means that Real Madrid will end 2023 in top spot, level on points with Girona by ahead on goal difference. They are also seven clear of Barcelona, who occupy third in La Liga table. However, that could be Atletico Madrid's position if they defeat Sevilla on Saturday.
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