Match Centre

The 1-1 draw between Alaves and Malaga was a tale of missed opportunities for the hosts, who deserved more from the game based on their dominance in key metrics. Alaves recorded an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.88 compared to Malaga's 0.72, highlighting their superior chance creation. They also outshot their opponents 18 to 7, with 12 of those efforts coming from inside the box, while Malaga managed just five.

Despite their territorial advantage, Alaves struggled to convert their opportunities into goals until Aitor Mañas struck late in the 89th minute. Earlier, Adrian Niño had given Malaga the lead in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a rare chance created by Ramón Enríquez. Malaga's clinical edge was evident as they scored from their only meaningful opportunity, while Alaves failed to make their dominance count until the dying moments.

The decisive stat was Alaves' 18 shots, seven of which were on target, compared to Malaga's mere seven total attempts. While Malaga's resilience earned them a point, Alaves' inability to convert their superiority into a win was the story of the match.