Xabi Alonso praised the "unity" of his Real Madrid team after a 2-1 LaLiga win at Alavés eased some of the pressure on the under-fire coach.

Kylian Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the first half at Mendizorroza and Carlos Vicente levelled for the hosts after the break, before Rodrygo scored a late winner, with Vinícius Júnior providing the assist.

The victory left Madrid four points behind rivals Barcelona at the top of the table, after a disappointing run of results including three league draws and a loss to Celta Vigo led club executives to discuss Alonso's future.

Alonso's relationship with Vinícius has been scrutinised since the star forward's angry reaction at being substituted in October's Clásico , but the pair hugged after the Brazil star was taken off late in the Al

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