Alavés secure 3-0 La Liga season opener win over Getafe
Former Real Madrid attacker assists twice and scores as Deportivo Alavés cruise past Getafe in 2026/27 campaign opener
Deportivo Alavés opened their 2026/27 La Liga campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe on Saturday night. The hosts capitalised on Getafe’s Kiko Femenía being dismissed late in the first half to secure a comprehensive win at their home ground.
Former Real Madrid forward Mariano Díaz was the standout performer, making his mark after being introduced as a second-half substitute. The 33-year-old was directly involved in all three goals, providing the assist for the opening strike, scoring a goal late in the match, and adding another assist deep into injury time.
According to statistics from Opta, this performance marked a significant individual milestone for Díaz. It was the first time in his 80-match La Liga career that he has been involved in three goals in a single match, recording one goal and two assists in the process.
Getafe’s hopes of a competitive contest were severely diminished by the early loss of Femenía. Alavés managed the game effectively after the red card, maintaining control and ensuring the three points were secured before the final whistle.
The result marks a strong start to the new season for Deportivo Alavés, who demonstrated clinical efficiency in front of goal. Díaz’s impact from the bench highlights the depth of attacking options available to the squad as they begin their title defence.
