Deportivo Alavés secured a dramatic 2-1 home win against Real Betis in La Liga on Monday, January 26, 2026. A last-minute winner sparked wild celebrations at the Mendizorrotza Stadium and provided a huge boost to Alavés's survival hopes. Betis took the lead in the first half with a well-worked team goal, controlling possession for long periods. Alavés fought back and equalized against the run of play early in the second half with a header from a corner. The match looked destined for a draw until deep into stoppage time, when a hopeful ball into the box was pounced upon by an Alavés substitute, who fired home to snatch all three points. The match result was a crushing blow for Betis's European ambitions and a potentially season-defining moment for Alavés. It was a classic example of the never-say-die attitude that defines relegation battles.