Alaves end La Liga losing streak with tight Mallorca win
Alaves kicked of the weekend’s La Liga action with a timely 1-0 home win over Mallorca
Alaves started the weekend's La Liga matches with a crucial 1-0 victory at home against Mallorca. Prior to this match, the Basque team had suffered five consecutive league defeats, with only a midweek Copa del Rey win breaking that streak.
Read full articleDespite being unbeaten in their first three home games of the season, Alaves faced challenges with back-to-back losses at home, causing them to slip down the standings.
The first half was tightly contested, with Mallorca slightly gaining the upper hand and Alaves accumulating several yellow cards.
However, the second half saw a shift in momentum as Alaves seized the opportunity to secure a win. Midfielder Jon Guridi emerged as the match-winner in the 76th minute, scoring from close range after Mallorca failed to clear the ball.
This goal opened up the game in the final minutes, but Alaves managed to maintain their lead as they prepare for an upcoming match against Villarreal next weekend.
