Deportivo Alaves has finalized its squad for the season and the focus is now fully on competition. There is no turning back in the final stretch of the transfer market and the team is already centered on the matches of this new campaign. The Vitoria-based side has started La Liga strongly, sitting fourth in the table with 7 points from two wins and a draw in three matchdays. Their next test is a direct clash at Mendizorrotza against Osasuna, who are fifth.
How has Alaves reached this point?
The club has completed its process of shaping the team for the coming months. With the transfer window officially closed, the sporting direction and coaching staff are now working with a defined group of players. This closure allows the entire dressing room to concentrate solely on performance on the pitch, leaving behind preseason speculation and movement. The balance from the first three games, with a recent form of WDW (win, draw, win), suggests a solid foundation to build upon.
What data supports the strong season start?
The numbers from the early phase of the competition are encouraging for the Babazorro fans. Alaves has scored 5 goals and conceded only one, giving them a +4 goal difference, one of the best defensive records in the category at this stage. With those 7 points, the team remains just two points behind the leader, Barcelona, showing they are in the fight for the high positions from the outset. You can check the full evolution in the La Liga standings.
What is the immediate next challenge?
The schedule presents an important test this weekend. Alaves hosts Osasuna on Sunday, September 6th in a match that pits fourth against fifth. A victory at Mendizorrotza would allow the Basque team to consolidate its position in the upper part of the table and even close the gap to the top spots. All information about this and upcoming fixtures is available on our fixtures page.
What does having a closed squad mean?
For the manager and his players, stability is a key factor. Knowing there will be no more ins or outs allows for deeper tactical planning and clear role assignment within the group. Each footballer can focus on contributing to the collective project without distractions. This context of certainty is valuable for facing a long season where consistency will be decisive. The full profile of the players forming this block can be reviewed in the squad section.
The match against Osasuna this coming Sunday in Vitoria-Gasteiz represents the next opportunity to demonstrate that the work done after the market is paying off.
