La Liga Regular Season - 27
Valencia 3 - 2 FT Alaves
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
L. Boye 3'
17' L. Ramazani
↓ C. Protesoni ↑Yusi 30'
J. Guridi 36'
Yusi 43'
HT
47' J. Guerra (U. Sadiq)
J. Pacheco 58'
↓ C. Alena ↑A. Guevara 68'
↓ J. Guridi ↑D. Suarez 68'
70' ↓ L. Rioja ↑A. Danjuma
L. Boye (D. Suarez) 71'
74' ↓ F. Ugrinic ↑H. Duro
82' ↓ T. Rendall ↑D. Raba
82' ↓ J. Guerra ↑A. Almeida
82' ↓ L. Ramazani ↑D. Lopez
↓ T. Martinez ↑M. Diaz 84'
90' E. Comert
A. Guevara 90'+2
J. Pacheco 90'+7
J. Pacheco 90'+7
A. Guevara 90'+7
A. Guevara 90'+7
90'+9 H. Duro
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thierry Correia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Unai Núñez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eray Cömert 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
José Luis Gayà 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Guido Rodríguez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Filip Ugrinić
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Javier Guerra 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Largie Ramazani
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Umar Sadiq 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
8
Attempts
75%
Success %
BENCH
Cristian Rivero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renzo Saravia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baptiste Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Duro
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Nahuel Tenaglia
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Carlos Benavídez 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Jon Pacheco
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Jonny Otto
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ángel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
101
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Guridi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Toni Martínez
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Lucas Boyé 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.7
Rating
BENCH
Raúl Fernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Grégoire Swiderski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ville Koski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
33
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Ander Guevara
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Calebe Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abderrahman Rebbach
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
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/10/2025 | Alaves | 0 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Mendizorrotza |
| 14/05/2025 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 22/12/2024 | Valencia | 2 - 2 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 24/07/2024 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Ciudad Deportiva Valencia - Campo 1 |
| 05/05/2024 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 02/09/2023 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 29/07/2023 | Valencia | 2 - 0 | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna - Campo 4 |
| 13/02/2022 | Alaves | 2 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 27/08/2021 | Valencia | 3 - 0 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 24/04/2021 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
Valencia Win
Alaves Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mestalla Meltdown: Valencia Snatch Victory in Chaotic Finale
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A match that defied logic ended in spectacular fashion as Valencia overturned a late deficit against a disciplined Alaves side that finished with nine men.
Opening Act: The Early Shock
The atmosphere at Estadio de Mestalla was punctured just three minutes in when L. Boye coolly converted a penalty to put the visitors ahead. It was a wake-up call that sparked an immediate surge in Intensity from the home side. Valencia dominated possession with 61%, pinning the visitors back and bombarding the box with 10 corners in the first half alone. Despite the pressure, Antonio Sivera was a mountain in goal for Alaves, pulling off four crucial saves to keep the lead intact. The hosts looked creative, particularly through Largie Ramazani, but lacked the final touch to breach a resolute defensive block before the interval.
The Pivot: A Seesaw Battle
The second half delivered on the Stakes of the match almost immediately. Just two minutes after the restart, J. Guerra finished off a slick move assisted by U. Sadiq to level the scoring. The momentum seemed to have shifted for good, but the Balance of the match swung back toward the visitors in the 71st minute. Super-sub D. Suarez provided a perfect cross for Boyé to grab his second of the night, restoring the Alaves lead against the run of play. It was a classic sucker punch that left the home crowd anxious as the minutes ticked away toward what looked like a frustrating home defeat.
Resolution: Injury Time Insanity
As the clock hit 90 minutes, the match exploded into pure drama. E. Comert scrambled home an equalizer to make it 2-2, but the drama was only just beginning. In a frantic sequence, Alaves lost their composure entirely; both J. Pacheco and A. Guevara were shown straight red cards in the 97th minute. Facing a nine-man wall, Valencia pushed for the winner and earned a high-stakes penalty in the ninth minute of added time. H. Duro stepped up and buried the spot-kick to seal a 3-2 win, completing a remarkable comeback and avoiding a massive Upset in the dying embers of the contest.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Pacheco impact the match?
The red card, along with Guevara's dismissal, left Alaves completely shorthanded, preventing them from defending the final onslaught and the winning penalty.
What made Lucas Boyé the Man of the Match?
Boyé was clinical, scoring both goals for Alaves from limited chances and providing a constant threat against the Valencia backline.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of an early penalty, Valencia's relentless 30-shot attack, and a total breakdown in discipline during stoppage time.
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.
Survival Instincts Over Style at Mestalla
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. This clash at Estadio de Mestalla is a classic case of two sides prioritising safety over risk, likely resulting in a tactical stalemate.
The Setup
Valencia enter this fixture with a Form rating that highlights their recent struggle for consistency. Sitting 13th in the table, they rely heavily on the recent shot-stopping exploits of Stole Dimitrievski to keep them competitive. On the other side, Alaves travel to Valencia with high Balance levels, suggesting they are well-equipped to frustrate the home side. With the Stakes rated very low, our take is that neither side will be willing to overcommit, leading to a cagey atmosphere throughout the ninety minutes.
Key Battle
The match will likely be won or lost in the tactical discipline of the respective defensive units. Valencia will look to Javi Guerra and Hugo Duro to find gaps in a stubborn away back line, but the visitors have proven difficult to break down when they sit deep. Expect a midfield grind where space is at a premium and clear-cut chances are few and far between, as both teams focus on maintaining their defensive shape above all else.
Our Verdict
Despite the home advantage, the lack of Stars peaking at the right moment makes a high-scoring affair unlikely. Valencia are the slight favourites, but Alaves possess the organization to leave with a point. Our take is a low-scoring encounter where a single mistake or a set-piece header from someone like Diego López could be the only way to separate the two sides.