Match report

Alaves Hold Off Girona 2–2 In La Liga Thriller

Alaves
Alaves
2–2
FT
Girona
Girona
Feb 23, 2026

In a thrilling encounter, Alaves managed to hold off Girona for a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Mendizorrotza Stadium in La Liga action on Thursday night. L. Boye opened the scoring early for Alaves before V. Vanat and V. Tsygankov struck back for Girona, but another goal from Boye ensured the hosts salvaged a point.

Key Facts

  • • L. Boye scored both goals for Alaves at 5' and 89'.
  • • V. Vanat (31') and V. Tsygankov (73') netted for Girona.
  • • Alaves held the lead until a late comeback by Girona, securing them a draw.
  • • T. Martinez and Yusi received yellow cards for Alaves.

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Antonio Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 Nahuel Tenaglia (D)
  • 24 Victor Parada (D)
  • 3 Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim (D)
  • 7 Ángel Pérez (M)
  • 19 Pablo Ibáñez (M)
  • 8 Antonio Blanco (M)
  • 10 Carles Aleñá (M)
  • 11 Toni Martínez (F)
  • 15 Lucas Boyé (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Raúl Fernández
  • 31 Grégoire Swiderski
  • 2 Facundo Garcés
  • 5 Jon Pacheco
  • 20 Calebe Gonçalves
  • 6 Ander Guevara
  • 21 Abderrahman Rebbach
  • 4 Denis Suárez
  • 23 Carlos Benavídez
  • 18 Jon Guridi
  • 22 Ibrahim Diabaté
  • 34 Aitor Mañas

Girona

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Paulo Gazzaniga (G)
  • 2 Hugo Rincón (D)
  • 12 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 17 Daley Blind (D)
  • 4 Arnau Martínez (D)
  • 15 Viktor Tsygankov (M)
  • 11 Thomas Lemar (M)
  • 20 Axel Witsel (M)
  • 23 Iván Martín (M)
  • 21 Bryan Gil (M)
  • 19 Vladyslav Vanat (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Claudio Echeverri
  • 8 Fran Beltrán
  • 18 Azzedine Ounahi
  • 1 Rubén Blanco
  • 25 Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
  • 5 David López
  • 16 Alejandro Francés
  • 29 Lass Kourouma
  • 9 Abel Ruíz
  • 7 Cristhian Stuani

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    5' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: Yusi
  2. Alaves
    12' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    T. Martinez

    Foul

  3. Girona
    31' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Vanat · Assist: A. Witsel
  4. Alaves
    50' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Yusi

    Holding

  5. Girona
    61' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Lemar · On: F. Beltran
  6. Girona
    61' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Martin · On: C. Echeverri
  7. Girona
    68' Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Vanat · On: Azzedine Ounahi
  8. Girona
    73' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Tsygankov · Assist: Azzedine Ounahi
  9. Girona
    76' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    C. Echeverri

    Foul

  10. Alaves
    77' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: Calebe
  11. Alaves
    77' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ibanez · On: Denis Suárez
  12. Girona
    84' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    F. Beltran

    Foul

  13. Girona
    84' Girona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Gil · On: A. Frances
  14. Girona
    85' Girona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Tsygankov · On: C. Stuani
  15. Alaves
    88' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Antonio Blanco · On: A. Guevara
  16. Alaves
    88' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Alena · On: A. Manas
  17. Alaves
    89' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: V. Parada

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Girona
Fouls 17 6
Pass Accuracy 81% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 413 537
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.87 2.22
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 336 456
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Boye's early goal put pressure on Girona but V. Vanat quickly responded to level the score, setting a tone of back-and-forth action.
  • ▸ V. Tsygankov's 73rd-minute goal for Girona gave them hope of victory until L. Boye equalized with only minutes left, sealing the draw.