Real Madrid Crush Alaves 5-0 with Vinicius Double in La Liga

Vinicius Junior notched a brace as newly-crowned La Liga champion Real Madrid decimated Alaves 5-0 on Tuesday, showcasing the league trophy to their home supporters before the match even kicked off.

Real Madrid, who secured their 36th league title with four games remaining, reveled in the glory with their fans in Madrid after making it to the Champions League final last week.

The remains undefeated at home in the league this season and sets their sights on completing a full season unbeaten at home for the first time since 2019-20.

Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a well-placed volley from a Toni Kroos delivery in the 10th minute, followed by Vinicius doubling the lead from close range before the half-hour mark.

Federico Valverde extended the advantage to 3-0 just before halftime with a stunning strike into the top corner of the net.

Vinicius added another in the 70th minute from a precise Bellingham cross, firing it into the top corner, while Arda Guler sealed the victory with a low finish after capitalizing on a rebound.

Bellingham’s impressive performance marked his fourth occasion this season of both scoring and assisting in the same La Liga game, a feat unmatched by any other player in the competition this season.

Despite relentless pressure from Real Madrid, Alaves, positioned 11th in the league, managed some early attempts on goal and continued to challenge goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the second half.

Courtois, who endured a lengthy injury layoff earlier in the season, showcased his abilities by denying a powerful Ianis Hagi shot destined for the bottom corner, showcasing his readiness for the Champions League final selection by Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid is set to face Villarreal on Sunday before hosting Real Betis on May 25th, leading up to their Wembley clash against Borussia Dortmund on June 1st.

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