Deportivo Alaves has surged into second place in La Liga following a emphatic victory and a major award for their manager. The Vitoria-based side thrashed Osasuna 5-2 at Mendizorrotza, a result that confirms their best-ever start to a season with 10 points from 4 matches.
How did Alaves dismantle Osasuna?
The weekend's win was highlighted by a hat-trick from Argentine forward Lucas Boyé. The striker opened the scoring and later added two more goals, showcasing lethal finishing. Mariano Díaz, with his third goal of the campaign, and Pablo Ibáñez, who scored against his former club, completed the scoring for the blue-and-whites.
Osasuna managed to get two goals back through a brace from Ante Budimir. However, Alaves's offensive power, having now scored 10 goals while conceding only 3, was overwhelming. This win leaves the team with a record of three wins and one draw, sitting just two points behind leaders Barcelona.
Why did Quique Sánchez Flores win August's Coach of the Month?
Quique Sánchez Flores has been named the LALIGA EA SPORTS Coach of the Month for August, as announced on the league's official website. The Madrid-born manager beat out other strong candidates like Barcelona's Hansi Flick and Real Madrid's José Mourinho in the final vote.
The award recognizes the work of an Alaves side that finished August flawlessly. The team started with a 3-0 home win over Getafe, drew 1-1 away at Rayo Vallecano, and beat Villarreal 1-0, also at home. The positive run extended into September with the rout of Osasuna, cementing a streak of results few predicted.
What is Alaves's position in the standings?
With 10 points from a possible 12, Alaves occupies a surprising second place in the table. Their current form (WWDW) reflects notable consistency, especially for a team not considered among the favorites at the start of the campaign. You can follow the full evolution on our standings page.
Their goal difference of +7 is the third-best in the competition, behind only Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. This stat shows the effective balance in attack and defense that Quique Sánchez Flores has implemented. The team has proven solid at their fortress and capable of picking up points on the road.
What's next for the Vitoria side?
The next challenge for Alaves is a trip to El Sardinero to face Racing Santander. The match, corresponding to the fifth round of La Liga, is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th. The Cantabrian side, currently in 12th place, will try to halt Alaves's positive momentum.
This fixture represents another test in the pursuit of continuity. The full season schedule is available in our fixtures section. Alaves faces this challenge with sky-high morale and the confidence of knowing their squad, which you can review on our squad list, is meeting expectations. The match in Santander kicks off at 6:30 PM.
