Lucas Boyé wrote history for Deportivo Alaves by scoring a hat-trick in a 5-2 demolition of Osasuna at Mendizorroza. The 30-year-old Argentine striker registered his first professional triple and was instrumental in his team securing a third win in four matches, propelling them to second place in La Liga with 10 points.
This victory ended a 13-match winless streak against the Navarrese side. Boyé, who had already scored against Villarreal, took his personal tally to four goals this season. Quique Sánchez Flores's team, who took over after Eduardo Coudet's departure, has scored 10 goals and conceded just three, displaying a defensive solidity evident in the current standings.
Why is Alaves's start historic?
With 10 points from a possible 12, Alaves has achieved its best-ever start to a league campaign. This form places them just two points behind leaders Barcelona and with a +7 goal difference. The team has shown remarkable efficiency, combining a lethal attack with a compact defence. This context makes the upcoming away fixture against Racing Santander, scheduled for September 12, a significant challenge to maintain momentum.
The squad faces this positive period with the confirmed absence of Mikel Rodriguez, whose return is expected later. Fans can check the full squad status on our dedicated page. The investment to secure Boyé's registration from Granada is paying immediate dividends.
What did Lucas Boyé say after the match?
The hat-trick hero remained humble and focused on the team's immediate future. "I hope we don't take our foot off the gas and we continue with this dynamic that will take us far," Boyé stated. "This team has humility, we will go game by game."
His words reflect the mentality Quique Sánchez Flores wants to instil in the dressing room. Boyé also received a gift from a fan celebrating his recent fatherhood, a detail underscoring his good connection with the supporters. The striker has played for clubs like River Plate, Newell's, Torino, and Elche before settling in Vitoria.
What is Boyé's future dream?
Despite his excellent form in Spain, the player does not hide his desire to return to Argentina someday. "I would like River to come looking for me in the future," Boyé confessed. "At River, I was left with the thorn of not being able to show everything I could."
Eduardo Coudet, his former coach at Alaves, had already praised his qualities and suggested him as a potential signing for the Buenos Aires giants. Boyé scored only two goals in 37 appearances during his first spell at the Monumental. His current performance, however, speaks of a striker in his prime. Alaves faces Racing Santander away on September 12, a match you can follow on our fixtures calendar.
