Alaves - Villarreal - 1:1. Spanish Championship, 24th round. Match review, statistics

On 10 February, one of the matches of the 24th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Alaves (Spain) and Villarreal (Spain) met.

Spanish Championship, 24th round

Alaves (Spain) - Villarreal (Spain) - 1: 1 (1:1)
Goals: Samu (25) - J. Cuenca (42)

Warnings: J. Cuenca (44), A. Serlot (71).

Review of the match Alaves - Villarreal:

Alaves and Villarreal battled it out in a tense La Liga match at the Estadio de Mendisorrosa. In a thrilling encounter, both teams showed their skill and determination, resulting in a 1-1 scoreline at half-time, which eventually remained unchanged in regulation time. The start of the match was very tense and Alaves wasted no time to assert themselves. In the 15th minute Alaves made the first substitution: R. Marin came on in place of R. Duar. Marin came on in place of R. Duarte. This move was aimed at bringing fresh energy into the game and giving an early boost to Alaves' play. Alaves' attacking prowess became evident in the 25th minute when S. Omorodion scored a sensational goal, much to the delight of the home crowd. This goal not only gave Alaves a much-needed lead, but also demonstrated their attacking capabilities. However, Villarreal were not going to concede. In the 42nd minute J. Cuenca equalised with a header and gave Villarreal back the lead. The goal instilled faith in Villarreal players, and they began to strive for victory. In the 44th minute J. Cuenca received a yellow card for too sharp attack. This was a warning for the Villarreal player, urging caution for the rest of the game. At the start of the second half, both teams were determined to get the win. In the 68th minute, Alaves made a second substitution, replacing J. Lopez with C. Vicente. Vicente.

This strategic change was aimed at freshening up the midfield and giving Alaves more attacking options. Villarreal's A. Sorloth received a yellow card in the 71st minute, which added intensity and physical tension to the game. In the 74th minute, Villarreal decided to shake things up by bringing in G. Moreno instead of G. Guedes, hoping to utilise Moreno's attacking talent. This move showed Villarreal's desire to take all three points in this match. In the 79th minute Villarreal made another substitution, bringing on A. Baena instead of A. Moreno, and in the 80th minute F. Coquelin was replaced by E. Capoue. These changes were to bring energy and creativity to Villarreal's game, which would give them an advantage in the final minutes of the match. In the match, Alaves also made two substitutions in quick succession in the 86th minute. J. Guridi came on in place of I. Haga, while L. Rioja replaced A. Rebbach. These tactical moves were aimed at strengthening the Alaves defence and keeping it solid until the final whistle. As the match reached its climax, tensions rose, resulting in L. Garcia receiving a yellow card in the 90th minute. This card added drama to an already exciting match, showing the passion and determination of both teams. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, giving both teams a deserved point. The game demonstrated the competitive nature of La Liga, with Alaves and Villarreal leaving nothing on the pitch. Both teams can be proud of their performances, which showed their resilience, skill and ability to compete at the highest level of Spanish football.

The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Betis - Alaves, Villarreal - Getafe.

Statistics of the match Alaves - Villarreal: