Xabi Alonso may have just bought himself a few more days as Real Madrid's manager with a 2-1 win at Alaves on Sunday, even if the stylistic clashes that have loomed large over his employment status were still very much on display.

Rodrygo secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona.

After scoring yet another goal against Deportivo Alaves, Kylian Mbappé is closing in on a historic goalscoring record of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.