Alaves boss loses it on sideline as Real Madrid snatch victory 

A stoppage-time header from Real fullback Lucas Vazquez was too much to take for Luis Garcia Plaza.
Alaves boss loses it on sideline as Real Madrid snatch victory 

LOSE THE COOL: Alaves manager Luis Garcia Plaza after tackling an ice box.

La Liga underdogs Alaves looked set to earn a big point at home to title-chasing Real Madrid on Thursday night before a late winner sent manager Luis Garcia Plaza into meltdown. 

A stoppage-time header by fullback Lucas Vazquez earned 10-man Real a 1-0 victory, with defender Nacho handed his marching orders following a sliding tackle.

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