Match report

Alaves Overcome Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga Clash

Espanyol
Espanyol
1–2
FT
Alaves
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

  1. Espanyol
    15' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Fernandez Jaen
  2. Alaves
    27' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    Antonio Blanco
  3. Alaves
    40' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    V. Parada

    Foul

  4. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Protesoni · On: Facundo Garcés
  5. Espanyol
    57' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jofre · On: P. Milla
  6. Espanyol
    57' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Terrats · On: T. Dolan
  7. Alaves
    61' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Parada · On: Yusi
  8. Alaves
    62' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calebe · On: A. Guevara
  9. Alaves
    71' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: T. Martinez
  10. Alaves
    73' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Martinez · On: J. Guridi
  11. Espanyol
    79' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Riedel · On: Rubén Sánchez
  12. Espanyol
    84' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fernando Calero · On: M. Rubio
  13. Espanyol
    84' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.