Alaves faced Getafe in a La Liga match on Tuesday 26 August. The game, broadcast live by TOD, showed Alaves with 51.8 % possession against Getafe’s 48.2 %.
Alaves deployed a 3-5-2 formation featuring Antonio Sivera, Ángel Pérez, A. Rebbach, Jonny Otto, V. Koski, N. Tenaglia, Pablo Ibáñez, Denis Suárez, Aitor Mañas, Toni Martínez and Antonio Blanco. The substitutes Carles Aleñá, Hugo Novoa, A. Rodríguez, Mikel Rodríguez, Miguel Rodríguez, C. Protesoni, M. Diarra and Xanet Oláiz were ready to come on.
Alaves recorded 18 shots, 6 of them on target, while Getafe also had 18 total shots but only 6 on target. The possession difference was reflected in 354 total passes, of which 339 were completed, giving Alaves a 81.1 % accuracy and Getafe 79.1 %.
Regarding discipline, the match saw 13 fouls conceded, 4 yellow cards and one red card. There were no offsides and both teams shared 3 corners.
According to TOD, the game was intense and balanced, with both sides trying to dominate the midfield. Key players such as Sivera and Pérez stood out for their pressure and game control.
How did Alaves’ possession and control look?
Alaves maintained 51.8 % possession, allowing them to set the tempo and create more scoring chances. The 3.6 % advantage over Getafe translated into more passes and greater pressure on the opposition defense.
How did shots and passing accuracy compare?
Both teams had 18 shots, but the quality of attempts was similar, with 6 on target each. Alaves’ passing accuracy of 81.1 % slightly outperformed Getafe’s 79.1 %.
What impact did discipline have on the match?
The presence of a red card and four yellows indicates the game was physical and demanding. The lack of offsides suggests both teams kept their defensive lines properly.
What does the result mean for the standings and the next fixture?
Alaves remains third in the table, with 4 points after 2 matches, 1 win and 1 draw. The team has scored 4 goals and conceded only 1, giving a +3 goal difference. The title race remains 2 points behind leaders Sevilla. The next match will be against Villarreal, played at home on 28 August, when Alaves is ninth in the table. To follow the squad’s evolution, check our squad. To see the schedule, visit our fixtures.
