Deportivo Alavés Comes Back and Defeats Espanyol in Cornellà-El Prat
In a thrilling matchday 22 of LaLiga EA Sports, Deportivo Alavés secured a crucial victory by defeating RCDE Espanyol 1-2 at the RCDE Stadium. The match showcased the visiting team's ability to react, overcoming an adverse start. ⚽
A Quick Comeback Before Halftime
The home team took an early lead thanks to a goal from Roberto Fernández. However, the advantage didn't last long. Alavés, led by Luis García Plaza, responded with determination. Antonio Blanco leveled the score, and in a swift turn of events, Lucas Boyé completed the comeback before the halftime whistle. The second half focused on orderly defense to protect this valuable result.
Keys to the Alavés victory:- Offensive effectiveness in key moments to turn the score around.
- Defensive solidity in the second half to protect the lead obtained.
- Team character to overcome the initial deficit on enemy turf.
The home fans no longer ask for a cross into the box; they ask for a detox center for results.
Impact on the LaLiga Standings
With this victory, Alavés adds two consecutive wins and reaches 25 points. This performance allows them to breathe more calmly, moving away from the positions that threaten permanence. On the contrary, for Espanyol, this stumble means prolonging a very poor run of results.
Situation of both teams:- Alavés: Secures a more comfortable position in the table and faces the second half with renewed confidence.
- Espanyol: Has only earned one point out of the last fifteen possible, evidencing a serious crisis in form and results in 2026.
- Despite the defeat, the perico side remains, for now, in fifth position, but sees its aspirations fading.
Future Outlook
The victory in Cornellà-El Prat reflects a palpable improvement in the performance of Deportivo Alavés, which demonstrates it has the resources to compete. For RCDE Espanyol, the path is the opposite: it needs to urgently halt its negative dynamic if it doesn't want to see all its season objectives vanish. The patience of its fans seems to be at a breaking point. 🏁