Alaves vs Espanyol Match Recap
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Alaves and Espanyol faced off in a critical La Liga clash, with the visitors securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The match was marked by intense pressure from both teams, with numerous attempts on goal and a high level of physicality. Espanyol's defensive efforts paid off, as they managed to contain Alaves' attacking threats and capitalize on a set piece situation to score the winning goal.
The first half saw both teams create scoring opportunities, with Alaves' Toni Martínez and Espanyol's Pol Lozano coming close to breaking the deadlock. However, it was Espanyol who ultimately managed to find the back of the net, courtesy of Fernando Calero's header in the 85th minute. The goal was assisted by Álvaro Tejero's cross, which found Calero in a prime position to score.
Alaves pushed hard for an equalizer, but Espanyol's goalkeeper was up to the task, making several crucial saves to preserve the lead. The home team's efforts were hindered by a series of injuries and suspensions, which limited their attacking options. In the end, Espanyol's victory was a testament to their determination and resilience, as they battled to secure a crucial three points in their fight against relegation.
The match saw a total of 7 yellow cards and 0 red cards, with both teams committing a high number of fouls. The possession was evenly split, with Alaves having 51% and Espanyol having 49%. The visitors had 12 shots on goal, with 4 of them being on target, while Alaves had 15 shots, with 5 of them being on target.
Here are the match scores:
- Alaves 0
- Espanyol 1
- Fernando Calero (Espanyol) - 1 goal
- Álvaro Tejero (Espanyol) - 1 assist
- Joan Jordán (Alaves) - 4 shots on goal
- Carles Aleñá (Alaves) - 3 shots on goal
The win moves Espanyol further away from the relegation zone, while Alaves remains in a precarious position. The team rankings are as follows:
- Real Madrid - 1st
- Barcelona - 2nd
- Atletico Madrid - 3rd
- Espanyol - 14th
- Alaves - 18th
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