Official: Real Madrid defender David Alaba named man of the match after performance against Almeria

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Real Madrid defender David Alaba has been named man of the match after coming off the bench to score the winner with his first touch in the 2-1 victory over Almería.

With the game level at 1-1, Alaba replaced Ferland Mendy and scored a brilliant free kick to win the game for Real Madrid.

Newly-promoted Almeria took the lead in the 6th minute through Largie Ramazani. Lucas Vazquez scored the equaliser for Real Madrid in the 61st minute before Alaba scored the winner in the 75th minute.

Real Madrid’s next game is also on the road against Celta Vigo next Saturday.