Alaves started well in the current season, but then the problems with the squad made themselves felt. Head coach Luis Garcia has the opportunity to recruit a starting lineup, but the rotation is an order of magnitude weaker. In a tight schedule, players have lost their physical conditioning, which has affected the results. Three consecutive defeats dealt a blow to the players’ confidence in their own abilities. Nevertheless, Alaves are performing well at home and have picked up seven points in four games of the current La Liga campaign.
Valladolid in its current condition is the main contender for relegation. 19 conceded goals in nine matches negatively characterize the efforts of head coach Paulo Pezzollano to build a tight defense. The consequence of the failure is four defeats in the last five matches.