In what was likely a make-or-break match for Xabi Alonso, the Spanish boss led Real Madrid to a much-needed 2–1 victory over Alavés.
After dropping points in six of their last eight matches, the pressure was on the Spanish giants to deliver at the Mendizorroza Stadium or risk falling out of the La Liga title race. For Alonso, it was possibly one of his last chances to prove he is capable of managing the biggest club in the world.
