Alavés Stages Dramatic Comeback to Stun Espanyol in LaLiga
Deportivo Alavés pulled off a stunning late comeback to defeat Espanyol 2-1 on Friday at RCDE Stadium, moving four points clear of the relegation zone while dealing another blow to the Catalan club’s struggling form.
After falling behind to Roberto Fernández’s 15th-minute header, Alavés showed resilience to equalize before halftime through Antonio Blanco’s low-driven effort at the 27-minute mark. The decisive moment came in the second half when Toni Martínez pounced on a weak defensive header, setting up Lucas Boyé for a simple finish that proved to be the winner.
Espanyol’s Winless Streak Extends
The loss extended Espanyol’s winless run to five consecutive matches, leaving the fifth-placed club searching for consistency. The defeat marked another frustrating home result for the team, which created early chances but failed to capitalize on their opportunity to pick up crucial points.
Historic Victory for Alavés
The win held special significance for Alavés, marking their first away victory against Espanyol since March 2002—a drought that lasted over two decades. The club’s triumph moves them further away from the relegation threat that has haunted them for much of the season.
Alavés midfielder Antonio Blanco earned recognition as the match’s standout performer, providing the crucial leveler that kept his side in contention. Despite Espanyol’s late efforts, including what appeared to be an equalizer from Kike García that was ruled offside, Alavés held firm to secure all three points.
