In an exciting start to the 2026/27 La Liga season, Alaves secured a convincing 3-0 victory over a 10-man Getafe on Saturday. The match took a pivotal turn when Getafe's Kiko Femenia received a red card for a high challenge just before halftime, leaving his team at a disadvantage. The hosts capitalized on this opportunity, with Nahuel Tenaglia scoring the first goal in the 73rd minute, nodding the ball into the net.
As the match approached its conclusion, former Real Madrid forward Mariano added a second goal in stoppage time, curling a shot from the edge of the box that left the Getafe defense reeling. Mikel Rodriguez then sealed the win with a third goal, finishing off a well-placed assist from Mariano as Getafe struggled to maintain their composure in the dying moments of the game.
Sevilla's Dramatic Comeback
In another thrilling encounter on the opening day, Sevilla faced Rayo Vallecano and initially found themselves in a challenging position. A defensive error allowed Alvaro Garcia to score early for the visitors, putting Sevilla on the back foot. However, the team, managed by Luis Garcia, regrouped in the second half and equalized through Jon Guridi, who converted a penalty after a foul in the box.
Despite a setback when Kike Salas was sent off with just two minutes remaining, Sevilla managed to clinch a dramatic late victory. In the dying moments of the match, Scottish forward Robbie Ure was fouled in the penalty area, leading to a crucial spot-kick. Peque, a former youth player from Barcelona, stepped up and confidently struck the ball into the top corner, securing all three points for Sevilla.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, Villarreal is set to face promoted side Racing Santander on Sunday, while Atletico Madrid will kick off their season at home against Malaga on Wednesday. Real Madrid, under the management of Jose Mourinho, will not play until next weekend when they visit Espanyol on August 22. Meanwhile, reigning champions Barcelona will travel to Elche on August 23, as the new season continues to unfold.
