Match report

Cadiz Secures Crucial Win Over Alaves, Clinches La Liga Spot

Alaves
Alaves
0–1
FT
Cadiz
Cadiz
May 22, 2022

Cadiz held off a spirited fightback from Alaves to clinch a vital victory at Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday, moving them closer to La Liga safety with a solitary goal by A. Lozano in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Cadiz secured their 1-0 win against Alaves thanks to a 76th-minute goal from A. Lozano, assisted by I. Carcelen.
  • • Alaves had multiple substitutions in the latter part of the match but could not find an equalizer.
  • • Marc Tenas of Alaves had a penalty overturned following a VAR review late in the game.
  • • Luis Hernández received a yellow card for Cadiz at 27 minutes.

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Sivera (G)
  • 22 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 23 Ximo Navarro (D)
  • 3 Rubén Duarte (D)
  • 2 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 21 Martín Aguirregabiria (M)
  • 20 Pere Pons (M)
  • 25 Jason (M)
  • 14 Manu García (M)
  • 6 M. Loum (M)
  • 24 Miguel de la Fuente (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Javi López
  • 7 Manu Vallejo
  • 40 Marc Ureña
  • 41 Unai Ropero
  • 15 Toni Moya
  • 26 A. Abqar
  • 30 Tomás Mendes
  • 12 Saúl García
  • 8 Pina
  • 34 G. Gagua
  • 5 Laguardia
  • 1 Pacheco

Cadiz

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Ledesma (G)
  • 23 Luis Hernández (D)
  • 20 Isaac Carcelén (D)
  • 3 Fali Jiménez (D)
  • 22 A. Espino (D)
  • 8 Álex (M)
  • 4 Rubén Alcaraz (M)
  • 18 Álvaro Negredo (F)
  • 25 Lucas Pérez (F)
  • 21 Sobrino (M)
  • 11 O. Idrissi (M)

Substitutes

  • 6 José Mari
  • 9 A. Lozano
  • 16 Juan Cala
  • 7 Salvi
  • 12 T. Alarcón
  • 32 Víctor Chust
  • 36 Raúl Parra
  • 13 David Gil
  • 17 F. Andone
  • 26 J. Flere
  • 19 S. Arzamendia
  • 10 Alberto Perea

Timeline

  1. Cadiz
    27' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Hernández

    Foul

  2. Alaves
    59' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rubén Duarte · On: Javi López
  3. Alaves
    59' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jason · On: M. Vallejo
  4. Alaves
    63' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Aguirregabiria · On: Marc Tenas
  5. Cadiz
    72' Cadiz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Alcaraz · On: José Mari
  6. Cadiz
    72' Cadiz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Álvaro Negredo · On: A. Lozano
  7. Cadiz
    74' Cadiz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fali · On: Juan Cala
  8. Cadiz
    76' Cadiz Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lozano · Assist: I. Carcelen
  9. Alaves
    79' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Manuel Garcia · On: Unai Ropero
  10. Alaves
    79' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Pons · On: T. Moya
  11. Cadiz
    83' Cadiz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Idrissi · On: Salvi Sánchez
  12. Cadiz
    83' Cadiz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lucas Pérez · On: T. Alarcón
  13. Alaves
    87' Alaves Var · Penalty cancelled
    Marc Tenas

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Cadiz
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 400 403
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 320 322
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Lozano's goal at the 76th minute shifted momentum towards Cadiz, providing them with the lead they needed to secure victory.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Alaves' penalty attempt due to VAR intervention in the 87th minute thwarted any hopes of a comeback.