Alaves defeated Valencia 1-0 with a controversial penalty that gave them the win. The referee Gil Manzano called a penalty after Mamardashvili hit Mouriño on the shoulder.

What happened in the match?

Alaves won with a penalty scored by Jordán, which Mamardashvili managed to touch. Valencia had opportunities, but couldn't equalize the score.

Why is it important for Alaves?

The victory moves Valencia away from the European fight and brings Alaves closer to salvation. Alaves is currently in 14th place in LaLiga, with 43 points and a goal difference of -12. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | LaLiga position | 14 | | Points | 43 | | Goal difference | -12 |

What's next for Alaves?

Alaves will play their next match after a 1-2 loss to Rayo Vallecano on May 23, 2026. Alaves' recent form is 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. Alaves is 51 points behind leader Barcelona. The fight for salvation continues for Alaves, who must keep adding points to avoid relegation