Match report

Villarreal Defeats Alaves 3-1 in La Liga

Villarreal
Villarreal
3–1
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Jan 10, 2026

Villarreal held off a late surge to defeat Alaves 3-1 at home in La Liga, ensuring their place higher up the table. Goals from A. Moleiro, G. Moreno, and G. Mikautadze kept Villarreal on top as T. Martinez scored for Alaves.

Key Facts

  • • Villarreal defeated Alaves 3-1 in La Liga.
  • • Goals by A. Moleiro (49'), G. Moreno (55'), and G. Mikautadze (75') for Villarreal.
  • • T. Martinez scored the only goal for Alaves at minute 85'.
  • • C. Alena and Jonny Otto received yellow cards early in the match.

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Luiz Junior (G)
  • 15 S. Mourino (D)
  • 8 J. Foyth (D)
  • 12 R. Veiga (D)
  • 24 A. Pedraza (D)
  • 17 T. Buchanan (M)
  • 14 S. Comesana (M)
  • 10 D. Parejo (M)
  • 20 A. Moleiro (M)
  • 22 A. Perez (F)
  • 9 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 D. Conde
  • 25 A. Tenas
  • 4 R. Marin
  • 7 G. Moreno
  • 16 T. Partey
  • 19 N. Pepe
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi
  • 23 S. Cardona
  • 26 P. Navarro
  • 32 H. Lopez
  • 37 C. Macia

Alaves

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 19 P. Ibanez (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 7 C. Vicente (M)
  • 18 J. Guridi (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 3 Yusi
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 20 Calebe
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 30 C. Ballestero
  • 34 A. Manas

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    10' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    C. Alena

    Foul

  2. Alaves
    45' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Jonny Otto

    Foul

  3. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: G. Moreno
  4. Villarreal
    49' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Moleiro
  5. Villarreal
    55' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moreno
  6. Alaves
    59' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonny Otto · On: Yusi
  7. Alaves
    59' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ibanez · On: A. Guevara
  8. Villarreal
    67' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Parejo · On: T. Partey
  9. Villarreal
    67' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Buchanan · On: N. Pepe
  10. Villarreal
    75' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: A. Moleiro
  11. Villarreal
    77' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Moleiro · On: S. Cardona
  12. Alaves
    80' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Guridi · On: A. Rebbach
  13. Alaves
    80' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Alena · On: A. Manas
  14. Villarreal
    82' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Pedraza · On: T. Oluwaseyi
  15. Alaves
    85' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Martinez

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Alaves
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 83%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 446 543
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.50 0.94
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 350 450
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The opening goal by A. Moleiro just after half-time (49') set the tone for Villarreal, giving them confidence.
  • ▸ G. Mikautadze's third goal in the 75th minute sealed Villarreal’s victory despite Alaves' late effort to pull one back.