Real Madrid survive fightback to edge Alaves in La Liga

MADRID, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid suffered a late scare to pocket a 3-2 home win against Alaves in the seventh round of matches in La Liga on Tuesday.

A strong Real Madrid starting line-up was having few problems as they led 3-0 against a rival who rested the majority of their regular starters ahead of a trip to play Getafe next weekend.

Lucas Vazquez put Madrid ahead inside the first minute after