Alavés Opens La Liga Season With Victory; Getafe Falls Late

Deportivo Alavés began their new La Liga campaign with a commanding 3-0 win against Getafe at home. The match, which kicked off the Spanish league season, saw the home side secure all three points in front of their supporters.

The pivotal moment of the game occurred in the 42nd minute when Getafe's Kiko Femenia was sent off, leaving the visitors with ten men before halftime. This red card significantly altered the dynamics of the match.

In the second half, Alavés effectively utilized their player advantage. Tenaglia broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute. The victory was sealed in dramatic fashion during stoppage time, with Diaz scoring in the 92nd minute and Rodriguez adding another in the 94th minute, finalizing the 3-0 scoreline.

Other La Liga fixtures scheduled include Sevilla versus Rayo Vallecano on the same day, and Villarreal against Racing Santander, along with Espanyol facing Levante on Sunday. Reigning champions Barcelona will be looking to defend their title.