Alavés will begin the season with a debutant referee in charge. Sevillian Manuel Jesús Orellana, 34, will officiate the first game of the season at Mendizorroza Stadium between Alavés and Getafe. This will be Orellana's first match with both teams in his career.
The Designation Committee has placed Orellana in the VAR for his debut, and he will be assisted by Canary Daniel Trujillo Suarez in the VAR room.
In another match of the day, Sevilla will face Rayo Vallecano at Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium with Vasque and UEFA First Group international referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea in charge. De Burgos has officiated Sevilla in 26 Primera Division matches with a balance of 10 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses.
Alavés finished last season in 17th place in the league with 33 points, 8 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses in 31 games. Currently, the team has 35 goals for and 46 against, with a -11 goal difference. The team is 46 points behind the league leaders, Barcelona.
Alavés' next match will be on February 28, 2027, against Getafe at Mendizorroza Stadium.
