La Liga Regular Season - 28
Alaves 1 - 1 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' L. Boye
40' R. Marin
HT
50' Yusi
S. Cardona 59'
↓ S. Cardona ↑A. Moleiro 59'
↓ T. Buchanan ↑G. Moreno 60'
↓ P. Gueye ↑T. Partey 67'
75' ↓ C. Alena ↑J. Guridi
81' ↓ Yusi ↑V. Koski
↓ S. Mourino ↑A. Freeman 83'
↓ G. Mikautadze ↑T. Oluwaseyi 84'
90' A. Sivera
90'+1 ↓ T. Martinez ↑A. Rebbach
90'+1 ↓ N. Tenaglia ↑C. Ballestero
Marcelino 90'+5
90'+6 A. Blanco
N. Pepe (S. Comesana) 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonny Otto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nahuel Tenaglia 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Victor Parada 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ángel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ibáñez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Antonio Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Lucas Boyé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toni Martínez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Raúl Fernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Grégoire Swiderski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ville Koski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paco Sanz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Ballestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xanet Olaiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Guridi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calebe Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abderrahman Rebbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Diabaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pau Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Sergi Cardona 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
60
Entry
Santi Comesaña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Alfonso Pedraza
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Nicolas Pépé 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Georges Mikautadze
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Arnau Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willy Kambwala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Partey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfon González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | Villarreal | 3 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de la Ceramica |
| 08/03/2025 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 09/11/2024 | Villarreal | 3 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 10/02/2024 | Alaves | 1 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 22/10/2023 | Villarreal | 1 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 30/04/2022 | Alaves | 2 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 21/12/2021 | Villarreal | 5 - 2 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 21/04/2021 | Alaves | 2 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 30/09/2020 | Villarreal | 3 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 25/01/2020 | Alaves | 1 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
10/01/2026
08/03/2025
09/11/2024
10/02/2024
22/10/2023
30/04/2022
21/12/2021
21/04/2021
30/09/2020
25/01/2020
Alaves Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +50
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -12
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Heartbreak at Mendizorrotza
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A bruising tactical stalemate exploded into life in the dying seconds, leaving the hosts heartbroken and the visitors relieved to salvage a point.
Tactical Trenches
Action at Estadio Mendizorrotza immediately fell into a rigid rhythm, defined by heavy tackles and minimal space in the final third. The Intensity of the midfield battles left little room for expansive football. Villarreal edged possession with 52%, probing patiently against a deeply entrenched backline. The early deadlock was broken not by a moment of attacking brilliance, but by pure misfortune in the 40th minute. Under mounting pressure, R. Marin accidentally turned the ball into his own net, delivering a severe blow to an Alaves side that had relied entirely on defensive solidity to weather the early storm.
Grinding Gears
The second half saw the Balance of power fluctuate as the home side frantically searched for a foothold. Despite recording eight total shots, Alaves failed to test the keeper even once, registering zero shots on target. They leaned heavily on physicality, committing 18 fouls to disrupt the visitors' passing rhythm. Villarreal, meanwhile, managed 10 attempts but struggled to find a clinical edge to completely kill off the contest. With the Upset Factor looming, the hosts pushed higher up the pitch, turning the match into a gritty war of attrition rather than a fluid spectacle.
The Final Twist
With the clock ticking well past the standard ninety minutes, the massive Stakes for Champions League qualification pushed Villarreal into one last desperate surge. Deep into stoppage time—specifically the 98th minute—a moment of pure drama unfolded. S. Comesana spotted a frantic run and delivered a crucial assist to N. Pepe, who fired home to seal a 1-1 draw. The late heroics ensure Villarreal remains firmly in fourth place, while Alaves are left to rue a missed opportunity to climb out of mid-table obscurity after a gruelling shift.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by N. Pepe?
Reaching peak drama in the 98th minute, Pepe's crucial strike altered the final scoreline just when the tactical battle seemed destined to quietly fade out.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Yellow Submarine eyes Champions League safety
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A classic battle of necessity versus ambition as Villarreal's elite firepower tests an Alaves side desperate to maintain their distance from the bottom three.
The Setup
Villarreal lands at Estadio Mendizorrotza sitting comfortably in fourth, but the Stakes remain high as they look to lock down a Champions League spot. Alaves, languishing in 16th, offers a high Balance rating, suggesting they are much tougher to break down at home than their league position implies. While the visitors boast superior Form, Mendizorrotza has a reputation for swallowing up complacent giants.
Key Battle
This match hinges on the efficiency of the penalty boxes. Lucas Boyé will lead the line for the hosts, providing a physical presence that demands constant attention from the visiting center-backs. However, Villarreal counters with the clinical Georges Mikautadze, whose Stars power has been the driving force behind their recent surge. His ability to find space in a crowded area will be the ultimate test for the Alaves backline.
Our Prediction
Villarreal will look to dictate the tempo through Yeremy Pino and a technical midfield, forcing Alaves to defend deep and rely on long balls. The hosts will fight for every second ball, but the technical gap is significant. Expect a contest where the visitors' superior individual quality eventually finds the breakthrough, likely coming from a swift transition or a moment of magic in the final third.