Elche 1–1 Deportivo Alavés: Points shared in a tight La Liga battle

Spanish La Liga – 9 May 2026 – Elche and Deportivo Alavés played out a 1–1 draw at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. The result neither side will be entirely happy with, as both needed a win to move away from the relegation zone.

Match overview

The game started cautiously, with both sides aware of the stakes. Elche took the lead shortly before half‑time through a well‑worked move finished by Lucas Boyé. Alavés responded strongly after the break and equalised via a Kike García header. The final 20 minutes saw frantic end‑to‑end action, but neither side could find a winner.

Key moments

• 41' – Goal! Elche break the deadlock: Lucas Boyé latches onto a through ball and slots past the Alavés keeper.
• 58' – Equaliser! Alavés win a free‑kick on the right; Kike García rises highest to head home.
• 75' – Elche hit the bar A powerful shot from Tete Morente rattles the woodwork.
• 89' – Alavés miss a sitter Xin Wang somehow puts the ball wide from six yards.

Standout performers

Lucas Boyé was a constant threat for Elche, scoring one and causing problems with his hold‑up play. At the other end, Kike García continued his fine form with the equaliser. Alavés keeper Antonio Sivera made several key stops to keep his side in the game.

Season and relegation context

The draw leaves Elche in 16th place, two points above the drop zone, while Alavés remain 17th, level on points with the relegation places. With only a handful of games left, every point is precious in the battle to stay in La Liga.