Real Madrid kept their fading La Liga hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu, but the performance did little to ease the pressure around a season that is drifting.Coming into the game after their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, Madrid needed a response and got it, at least in terms of result. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 30th minute, his effort from the edge of the box taking a slight deflection on its way in. It was his 24th league goal of the season and a timely return after a quiet spell.Alaves, fighting to stay up, were far from passive. They created early chances and continued to threaten, hitting the woodwork more than once and testing Andriy Lunin. Madrid, meanwhile, looked vulnerable at the back and lacked control for long periods.Vinicius Junior doubled the lead early in the second half, finishing from distance after being picked out by Federico Valverde. At 2-0, the game seemed settled, but Madrid never fully took control.Alaves kept pushing and were eventually rewarded in stoppage time when Toni Martinez pulled one back with a clever finish. It ensured a nervy end and reflected the overall balance of the match more accurately.The win ends Madrid’s run without a victory in past matches. With only a handful of matches left, Madrid are relying on Barcelona slipping up.For Alvaro Arbeloa, under growing scrutiny, the result keeps the title race alive on paper. But with inconsistencies still evident, Madrid’s challenge remains uncertain heading into the final weeks.Inter fight back from two down to reach Coppa Italia finalInter Milan came from two goals down to beat Como 3-2 at San Siro and reach the Coppa Italia final, turning a tie that had been slipping away into a late statement of control and quality.The first leg had ended 0-0, and for long spells here it looked like Como would write a different story. Cesc Fabregas’ side were organised and brave, taking the lead through Martin Baturina in the first half before Lucas Da Cunha doubled it early in the second. At 2-0, and with Inter struggling to create clear chances, the visitors were within touching distance of a historic final.But the game shifted sharply in the final 20 minutes. Hakan Calhanoglu, who had been influential throughout, pulled one back in the 69th minute with a precise strike from distance. That goal changed the tempo and belief inside the stadium.Inter pushed forward with greater urgency, and Calhanoglu struck again late on, this time with a header, to level the match. With Como shaken and retreating, Inter completed the turnaround moments later when Calhanoglu set up Petar Sucic, who finished from close range in the 89th minute.It was another painful collapse for Como, who had also surrendered a two-goal lead against Inter in the league earlier this month. Despite their disciplined approach and strong start, they were unable to manage the closing stages.For Inter, the comeback keeps their season firmly on track. They advance to the final in Rome. With the chance to add another domestic trophy.