Match report

Alaves Defeats Espanyol 2–1 in La Liga

Alaves
Alaves
2–1
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Nov 2, 2025

Alaves held off a second-half fightback to secure a vital 2–1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga. Denis Suárez and L. Boye scored early goals for Alaves, putting them firmly in control. Despite R. Fernandez Jaen's goal for Espanyol, the visitors couldn't find an equalizer as Alaves maintained their lead to the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Alaves 2–1 Espanyol (La Liga match on 2025-11-02)
  • • Denis Suárez scored in the 5th minute for Alaves
  • • L. Boye added a second goal at 40 minutes
  • • R. Fernandez Jaen pulled one back for Espanyol at 56 minutes
  • • L. Boye was sent off with a red card in injury time

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 3 Yusi (D)
  • 20 Calebe (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 4 D. Suarez (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)
  • 15 L. Boye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 7 C. Vicente
  • 9 M. Diaz
  • 18 J. Guridi
  • 19 P. Ibanez
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 22 M. Diarra
  • 23 C. Protesoni
  • 29 D. Morcillo
  • 30 C. Ballestero

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 2 R. Sanchez (D)
  • 38 C. Riedel (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 17 Jofre (M)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 8 Exposito (M)
  • 20 A. Roca (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (F)
  • 19 K. Garcia (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 30 P. Tristan
  • 4 U. Gonzalez
  • 5 F. Calero
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 23 O. El Hilali
  • 24 T. Dolan
  • 27 J. Hernandez

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    5' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    Denis Suárez
  2. Alaves
    35' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    L. Boye

    Foul

  3. Alaves
    40' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye
  4. Espanyol
    46' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jofre · On: R. Fernandez Jaen
  5. Espanyol
    46' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Roca · On: T. Dolan
  6. Espanyol
    56' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Fernandez Jaen · Assist: Carlos Romero
  7. Alaves
    61' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Alena · On: A. Rebbach
  8. Alaves
    62' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Martinez · On: A. Guevara
  9. Espanyol
    62' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Garcia · On: R. Terrats
  10. Alaves
    67' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Suárez

    Foul

  11. Espanyol
    70' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rubén Sánchez · On: Omar El Hilali
  12. Alaves
    76' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Suárez · On: P. Ibanez
  13. Espanyol
    80' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Lozano · On: U. Gonzalez
  14. Espanyol
    86' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Omar El Hilali

    Argument

  15. Alaves
    86' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Yusi · On: C. Protesoni
  16. Espanyol
    87' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    T. Dolan

    Simulation

  17. Alaves
    90'+1 Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    L. Boye

    Foul

  18. Alaves
    90'+1 Alaves Card · Red Card
    L. Boye

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Espanyol
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 18
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 474 374
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 10
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.22 1.06
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 394 303
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denis Suárez's early goal gave Alaves an immediate advantage and confidence boost.
  • ▸ R. Fernandez Jaen's goal for Espanyol at 56 minutes sparked a late comeback attempt, but it was too little too late.