Real Madrid came into their fixture with Alavés in desperate need of a victory after suffering two poor defeats to Valencia and Arsenal. Los Blancos were cruising in the first half at the Estadio de Mendizorroza thanks to an early goal from Eduardo Camavinga when the game suddenly turned on its head.

Kylian Mbappe is sent off but his Real Madrid team-mates defeat Alaves and move back to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Defending champions Real Madrid secured a nervy 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on Sunday after a reckless foul by Kylian Mbappe had them reduced to 10 men late in the first half.