Villarreal and Alavés Secure Wins in LaLiga

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Celebration of Villarreal CF players after scoring a goal at the Estadio de la Cerámica, with the scoreboard showing 2-0 in their favor.

Villarreal and Alavés Secure Victories in LaLiga

The LaLiga EA Sports matchday left two standout results that affect both ends of the standings. While one team consolidates its rise towards European spots, another secures vital points away from the relegation zone. ⚽

Villarreal Does Not Slow Its Unstoppable Run

The yellow side, led by Marcelino García Toral, clearly overcame Getafe at the Estadio de la Cerámica. With a final score of 2-0, the team achieves its sixth consecutive win, a streak that began with the change on the bench. The goals came in the second half, reflecting the total control of the match by the home team.

Key Points of the Match at the Cerámica:
  • Getafe generated no real danger against Filip Jörgensen's goal.
  • Villarreal's defensive solidity was the foundation for launching quick and effective attacks.
  • This victory brings the team closer to the positions that grant access to continental competitions.
Villarreal's positive streak consolidates an upward performance and positions them as contenders for Europe.

Alavés Wins Effectively in San Sebastián

At the Reale Arena, Deportivo Alavés sealed a hard-fought and highly valuable victory. The only goal of the match, scored in the first half, was enough to defeat a Real Sociedad that dominated possession but crashed against a defensive wall.

Factors of the Away Victory:
  • Real Sociedad controlled the ball but failed in the final third.
  • Alavés showed great tactical discipline and effectiveness on the counterattack.
  • Earning three points away from home is a key boost for the permanence objective.

Consequences in the Standings

These results paint a league scenario where aiming true and effectiveness take precedence over mere game dominance. Villarreal dreams of Europe, while Alavés breathes more easily. The matchday demonstrated, once again, that in football, what matters is scoring goals. 🏆