Madrid still have some chance of defending the title, and now with a game in hand they are six points behind leaders Barcelona. On the other hand, Alaves are just above the relegation zone with 33 points, one less, but a game more than Elche, who are in the danger zone.
Alvaro Arbeloa's team, who will almost certainly leave the helm of the European giant at the end of the season, took the lead in the 30th minute with a goal from Kylian Mbappe.
Vinicius Junior doubled the home team's lead in the fifth minute of the second half, after which he apologized to the fans.
The guests' defeat was mitigated by Toni Martinez in the third minute of stoppage time.
Real Madrid will play Betis in the next round, while Alaves will host Mallorca.
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