Match report

Valencia Stuns Alaves 3-2 in La Liga Showdown

Valencia
Valencia
3–2
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Mar 8, 2026

Valencia stuns Alaves in a thrilling La Liga encounter, turning an early 1-0 deficit into a 3-2 victory. Javier Guerra's goal in the 47th minute sparked the comeback, with E. Comert and H. Duro adding to the lead in the 90th minute. Alaves, though, showed resilience with two goals from L. Boye.

Key Facts

  • • Valencia 3–2 Alaves in La Liga match
  • • L. Boye scores early penalty for Alaves in the 3rd minute
  • • Javier Guerra levels for Valencia in the 47th minute
  • • L. Boye scores again for Alaves in the 71st minute
  • • E. Comert and H. Duro score in the 90th minute for Valencia
  • • A. Guevara sent off for Alaves in the 90+6th minute

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 12 T. Rendall (D)
  • 4 U. Nunez (D)
  • 24 E. Comert (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 8 J. Guerra (M)
  • 2 G. Rodriguez (M)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 23 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 17 L. Ramazani (M)
  • 6 U. Sadiq (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Rivero
  • 20 Renzo Saravia
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 7 A. Danjuma
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 16 D. Lopez
  • 5 C. Tarrega
  • 18 Pepelu
  • 9 H. Duro
  • 10 A. Almeida
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 27 D. Otorbi

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 23 C. Protesoni (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 7 A. Perez (M)
  • 18 J. Guridi (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)
  • 15 L. Boye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 31 G. Swiderski
  • 4 D. Suarez
  • 16 V. Koski
  • 22 I. Diabate
  • 3 Yusi
  • 9 M. Diaz
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 20 Calebe
  • 21 A. Rebbach

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    3' Alaves Goal · Penalty
    L. Boye
  2. Valencia
    17' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ramazani

    Foul

  3. Alaves
    30' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Protesoni · On: Yusi
  4. Alaves
    36' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    J. Guridi

    Foul

  5. Alaves
    43' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Yusi

    Foul

  6. Valencia
    47' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    Javier Guerra · Assist: U. Sadiq
  7. Alaves
    58' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Jon Pacheco

    Foul

  8. Alaves
    68' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Guridi · On: Denis Suárez
  9. Alaves
    68' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Alena · On: A. Guevara
  10. Valencia
    70' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rioja · On: A. Danjuma
  11. Alaves
    71' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: Denis Suárez
  12. Valencia
    74' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ugrinic · On: H. Duro
  13. Valencia
    82' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Correia · On: D. Raba
  14. Valencia
    82' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Ramazani · On: D. Lopez
  15. Valencia
    82' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Javier Guerra · On: A. Almeida
  16. Alaves
    84' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Martinez · On: M. Diaz
  17. Alaves
    90'+2 Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Guevara

    Foul

  18. Alaves
    90'+6 Alaves Card · Red Card
    A. Guevara

    Argument

  19. Valencia
    90' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Comert
  20. Valencia
    90' Valencia Goal · Penalty
    H. Duro

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Alaves
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 89% 80%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 19 10
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 550 362
Yellow Cards 1 6
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 2.79 1.33
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 488 289
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Javier Guerra's equalizer in the 47th minute shifted the momentum in Valencia's favor, igniting a comeback
  • ▸ Alaves' second goal by L. Boye in the 71st minute reignited their hopes, but Valencia's resilience shone through in the final moments
  • ▸ The red card to A. Guevara in the 90+6th minute left Alaves with ten men, sealing Valencia's victory