Match report
Alaves Overcome Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga Clash
Espanyol
1–2
FT
Alaves
Jan 30, 2026
Alaves stunned Espanyol to secure a crucial away win, overcoming the home side's early lead thanks to late strikes from Antonio Blanco and L. Boye. Despite taking an early advantage through R. Fernandez Jaen, Espanyol could not hold off Alaves' determined comeback in this La Liga encounter.
Key Facts
- • Espanyol led 1-0 after a goal from R. Fernandez Jaen at the 15th minute.
- • Alaves equalized through Antonio Blanco's goal at the 27th minute.
- • L. Boye scored the winning goal for Alaves in the 71st minute, securing the victory.
- • Espanyol made several substitutions to try and regain control but failed to capitalize.
Lineups
Espanyol
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
- 38 C. Riedel (D)
- 5 F. Calero (D)
- 6 L. Cabrera (D)
- 22 C. Romero (D)
- 17 Jofre (M)
- 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
- 8 Exposito (M)
- 14 R. Terrats (M)
- 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)
- 19 K. Garcia (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Fortuno
- 30 P. Tristan
- 2 R. Sanchez
- 10 P. Lozano
- 11 P. Milla
- 12 J. Salinas
- 15 M. Rubio
- 18 C. Pickel
- 20 A. Roca
- 23 O. El Hilali
- 24 T. Dolan
Alaves
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Sivera (G)
- 17 Jonny Otto (D)
- 23 C. Protesoni (D)
- 5 J. Pacheco (D)
- 24 V. Parada (D)
- 20 Calebe (M)
- 19 P. Ibanez (M)
- 8 A. Blanco (M)
- 10 C. Alena (M)
- 11 T. Martinez (F)
- 15 L. Boye (F)
Substitutes
- 13 R. Fernandez
- 33 R. Montero
- 3 Yusi
- 2 F. Garces
- 7 A. Perez
- 14 N. Tenaglia
- 6 A. Guevara
- 18 J. Guridi
- 34 A. Manas
- 21 A. Rebbach
Timeline
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15' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalR. Fernandez Jaen -
27' Alaves Goal · Normal GoalAntonio Blanco -
40' Alaves Card · Yellow CardV. ParadaFoul
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46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Protesoni · On: Facundo Garcés -
57' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: Jofre · On: P. Milla -
57' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Terrats · On: T. Dolan -
61' Alaves subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Parada · On: Yusi -
62' Alaves subst · Substitution 3Off: Calebe · On: A. Guevara -
71' Alaves Goal · Normal GoalL. Boye · Assist: T. Martinez -
73' Alaves subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Martinez · On: J. Guridi -
79' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Riedel · On: Rubén Sánchez -
84' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: Fernando Calero · On: M. Rubio -
84' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: U. Gonzalez · On: C. Pickel
Match Stats
| Stat | Espanyol | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 77% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 403 | 417 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| xG | 0.69 | 1.24 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 317 | 320 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Alaves equalized early in the match with a goal from Antonio Blanco at the 27th minute, setting the stage for an intense second half.
- ▸ The turning point came when L. Boye scored the winning goal for Alaves in the 71st minute, which shifted momentum decisively in favor of the visitors.