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.

Kylian Mbappe was shown a red card for his challenge on Antonio Blanco and will serve a one-match ban. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will serve a one-match suspension following his tackle on Alaves' Antonio Blanco, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday.

Real Madrid kept on the heels of Barcelona, scraping past relegation-threatened Alavés 1-0. Eduardo Camavinga scored the only goal in a game full of flash point