In a gripping encounter at the Estadio Mendizorrotza, Alaves emerged victorious over Mallorca with a final score of 2-1. The match kicked off with an early flourish from Mallorca, as J. Virgili found the back of the net in the 18th minute, expertly assisted by Samu Costa. The visitors looked poised for an upset, capitalizing on an early defensive lapse by Alaves.

However, the host side responded strongly after the break. T. Martinez became the fulcrum of Alaves’ attacking resurgence, scoring twice in quick succession. His first came in the 56th minute, with a precise finish set up by A. Rebbach. Just 13 minutes later, the dynamic duo struck again—Martinez netting once more with a slick assist from A. Perez.

Although possession was split evenly at 50%, Alaves created significantly more pressure, tallying 15 total shots with 4 on target, showcasing their clinical edge in the latter stages. In contrast, Mallorca struggled to convert their 4 total shots into meaningful threats, managing just 2 on target.

The match also saw its share of bookings, with Jonny Otto receiving a yellow card in the 26th minute, followed by M. Valjent and V. Parada later in the match, as tensions flared.

As the final whistle blew, Alaves and T. Martinez celebrated a well-earned victory, sealing the match at 2-1 and demonstrating their fighting spirit against a resilient Mallorca side.

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