MADRID, April 21 (Reuters) - Real ⁠Madrid secured a 2-1 home victory over struggling ⁠Alaves in LaLiga on Tuesday with goals from Kylian ‌Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to end a four-match winless run in all competitions.

The win moved second-placed Real to 73 points, six behind leaders ​Barcelona ahead of the Catalan side's home ⁠fixture against Celta Vigo ⁠on Wednesday. For Alaves, the defeat leaves them 17th, a ⁠solitary ‌point above Elche in the final relegation spot.