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.
The win left Real Madrid on top of the standings on goal difference, level on 45 points with surprise package Girona who were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Betis earlier on Thursday. Barcelona are third on 38 points.
The winner prompted Plaza to knock over an ice cooler, grab a member of staff and angrily remove his hat and coat.
Absolute head loss from the Deportivo manager
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