The Estadio de Mendizorroza was alive with anticipation on Sunday morning as Deportivo Alaves welcomed Getafe CF for a pivotal LaLiga clash on February 8, 2026. With both teams seeking to climb the league table, fans packed the stands in Gasteiz/Vitoria, Spain, ready to witness a contest that promised drama, grit, and perhaps a few surprises.
Heading into the match, Alaves sat 10th in LaLiga, a modest but hard-earned position for a club that’s been fighting for consistency all season. Their visitors, Getafe CF, arrived in 17th place and desperate to escape the lower rungs of the standings. The stakes were clear: three points could mean a world of difference for either side as the season’s second half unfolded.
Alaves entered the fixture riding high from a 2-1 away victory over Espanyol, a result that showcased their growing confidence. Lucas Boye, the club’s leading scorer with five goals this season, remained a constant threat up front. Alongside him, Carlos Vicente matched Boye’s tally with five goals, and his creative spark—evidenced by a team-high 18 chances created—made him a player to watch. The hosts had scored 20 goals in 22 matches, ranking 17th in LaLiga offensively but boasting a defensive record that placed them sixth in the league, having conceded just 27 goals.
Getafe, meanwhile, faced their own offensive struggles. With only 16 goals in 22 matches—19th in the league—the visitors leaned heavily on Borja Mayoral, who had found the net four times in 16 appearances, and Adrian Liso, who contributed three goals in 18 matches. Playmaker Luis Milla, with 27 chances created (11th in LaLiga) and seven assists, orchestrated much of Getafe’s attacking play. Defensively, both sides were evenly matched, each conceding 1.2 goals per game, but Getafe’s -11 goal differential (16th in the league) underscored their need for improvement at both ends of the pitch.
As the match kicked off at 8:00 AM ET, broadcast live on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo TV, both teams knew the margins would be slim. Alaves, averaging 9.8 shots per game, looked to press their advantage at home, while Getafe hoped their league-leading 914 long passes attempted this season would help unlock the Alaves defense.
The first half unfolded with both sides probing for weaknesses. Alaves pressed forward, with Lucas Boye and Carlos Vicente testing Getafe’s back line. The hosts attempted to leverage their eighth-ranked crossing numbers—460 crosses so far this season—to create openings, but Getafe’s defense held firm. Getafe, for their part, sought to exploit their strength in long passes, looking for quick transitions and opportunities on the counter.
Chances came and went for both sides. Lucas Boye saw a header sail high and wide, while Toni Martínez fired a left-footed shot over the bar. Getafe responded with a header from Luis Vázquez that narrowly missed the target, and a right-footed shot by Kiko Femenía was saved by Alaves goalkeeper Antonio Sivera. The first half ended scoreless, with both teams aware that a single moment could tilt the balance.
The second half brought a change in tempo. As the minutes ticked by, the urgency grew—especially for Getafe, who needed a result to climb out of the relegation zone. The breakthrough finally came when Luis Vázquez, capitalizing on a well-timed assist from Luis Milla, slotted a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The Getafe bench erupted in celebration, and the pressure shifted to Alaves to respond.
Alaves pushed forward, but Getafe’s defense, marshaled by goalkeeper David Soria, stood tall. Soria produced crucial saves, denying efforts from Denis Suárez, Ángel Pérez, and Lucas Boyé. The hosts tried to mount a comeback, with Abde Rebbach and Aitor Mañas coming off the bench to add fresh legs and attacking impetus.
The match’s decisive moment arrived late in the second half. Getafe’s Adrián Liso drew a foul in the penalty area, and the referee pointed to the spot. Mauro Arambarri stepped up with nerves of steel and dispatched the penalty with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner, doubling Getafe’s lead. The visitors could sense a crucial victory within reach.
Alaves continued to battle, earning corners and forcing saves from Soria, but time was not on their side. The referee announced five minutes of added time, but the hosts could not find a way through. The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 win for Getafe, a result that could have significant implications for both teams’ seasons.
The match was not without its physicality and drama. Yellow cards were shown to Facundo Garcés, Abdel Abqar, Jonny, and Domingos Duarte, while both teams made a flurry of substitutions in search of tactical advantages. Injuries prompted changes as well, with Getafe’s Mario Martín replaced by Abdel Abqar and Alaves’ Jonny and Toni Martínez giving way to Youssef Enríquez and Aitor Mañas.
Antonio Blanco, a midfielder for Alaves, entered the match with odds of +1500 to score, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Despite taking 10 shots this season (averaging 0.5 per game) and boasting an expected goals tally of 0.4, Blanco was unable to add to his single goal for the campaign. He did, however, play a role in midfield, including contributing an assist for a shot on target by Ángel Pérez, and was involved in defensive duties, committing a foul during the match.
Statistically, the game reflected the season-long trends for both clubs. Alaves outshot Espanyol in their previous outing, but against Getafe, their finishing let them down. The hosts’ shot differential of -1.4 per game and their reliance on crosses and long passes were evident, but Getafe’s defensive resilience and clinical finishing made the difference. Getafe’s ability to convert limited chances, combined with Soria’s heroics in goal, earned them a vital three points on the road.
For Alaves, the loss was a setback in their quest to solidify a top-half finish. For Getafe, the victory offered hope in their battle to avoid relegation, moving them closer to safety and boosting morale. As the LaLiga season presses on, both teams will look to build on the lessons learned in this hard-fought encounter.
With the dust settled at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Getafe’s 2-0 triumph stands as a testament to their resolve. Alaves, meanwhile, will regroup and prepare for the challenges ahead, knowing that in football, opportunities for redemption are never far away.