Alaves becomes the first leader of LaLiga EA Sports after thrashing Getafe in Mendizorroza with a 3-0 result. The hero of the night was Mariano, who came on in the second half and scored a goal and provided two assists. Getafe was handicapped by Femenía's expulsion in the 41' after a foul on Rebbach.
What happened in the match?
Alaves showed patience and played with one more after Femenía's expulsion. Getafe was at a disadvantage and couldn't equalize the score. Mariano was the hero of the night, scoring a goal and providing two assists.
Why does it matter for Alaves?
Alaves' victory gives them three important points in their league debut. The team shows strength and confidence, especially with Mariano on the field.
What comes next?
Alaves focuses on their next match against Valencia in the coming week. The team aims to maintain their winning streak and remain leaders in the table.
Alaves earns three points in their league debut against Getafe with a stellar Mariano, who has scored a goal and provided two assists. The team shows patience and plays with one more after Femenía's expulsion. Mariano is the hero of the night, scoring a goal and providing two assists.
No scored in LaLiga since 2022 and today starts the season leaving this gem for the squad. With all of you, Mariano Díaz and the images of his goal. It's a good result against a very physical rival who interrupts the game a lot. We've had patience, at the pace the game has asked for, running in the final straight and taking care of the goal. I'm very calm with Mariano. We've had a very important conversation this week. He's had many things behind him and everything he has ahead of him is to be written.
The expulsion has conditioned the match. I haven't seen it but we're not treated the same way. The first action is a foul against us. First and second yellow cards also. The team has continued competing and maybe it's been too brave. We have to close the chapter and focus on the Conference. We're playing for the season there.
Very happy for the goal, the assists and those three points that stay at home. It's a time passing it badly. One wants to play, I hope it has continuity and can keep helping the team. I hope it's a great season for the team and also mine.
We're leaving angry. We came with a clear game plan but playing with one less is very complicated. When you get a goal it's even more complicated. There's no other option but to think about Thursday. We have to learn from our mistakes and mentalize ourselves for what's coming.
Alaves becomes the first leader of LaLiga EA Sports: it does so after defeating Getafe in Mendizorroza and does so with a hero who rises from the ashes: Mariano Díaz, who has come on in the second half, has scored a goal and has provided two assists. The first time it didn't happen since 2022 and that he participated in three goals never happened. A huge joy for Quique's team against a Getafe handicapped by Femenía's expulsion, VAR-mediated, in the 41' after a foul on Rebbach.
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