Alavés and Málaga share the points after a 1-1 draw at Mendizorrotza.

The LaLiga encounter between Alavés and Málaga unfolded on 23 October 2026 under the lights of Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Both sides entered the match looking to secure a win, but the game was decided within the regular 90 minutes, with each team finding the net once.

How it unfolded

The first half saw the first booking of the evening when Lucas Boyé of Alavés was shown a yellow card in the 39th minute for a bad foul. The caution did not deter Málaga, who broke the dead-lock just five minutes later. In the 44th minute Adrián Niño struck for the visitors, converting a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the top left corner. The goal came after a VAR review and was set up by an assist from Ramón Enríquez, giving Málaga a 1-0 lead heading into the break.

The second half began with Alavés attempting to respond, but the tempo remained tight. Nahuel Tenaglia received a yellow card in the 67th minute, his first booking of the match. Málaga also felt the pressure of the home side’s push, and their midfielder Carlos Dotor was cautioned in the 84th minute for a bad foul. The tension rose as the clock ticked towards the final minutes.

In the dying moments of the game, Alavés earned a lifeline. Aitor Mañas capitalised in the 89th minute, firing a left-footed shot from very close range into the centre of the goal to level the score at 1-1. The late equaliser restored parity and ensured the match ended in a draw.

Standout performers

Adrián Niño was the decisive figure for Málaga, scoring the opening goal and helping his side take the lead before half-time. His finish, assisted by Ramón Enríquez, was the highlight of Málaga’s attacking play.

For Alavés, Aitor Mañas provided the crucial contribution, netting the equaliser in the final minute. His composure in front of goal secured a point for the home side.

Match facts

  • Final score: Alavés 1-1 Málaga
  • Scorers: Adrián Niño (44' – Málaga, assist Ramón Enríquez); Aitor Mañas (89' – Alavés)
  • Bookings: Lucas Boyé (39' – Alavés), Nahuel Tenaglia (67' – Alavés), Carlos Dotor (84' – Málaga)
  • Venue: Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz

What it means

The 1-1 draw leaves both Alavés and Málaga level on points from this fixture, each taking a single point from the encounter. Neither side gained a decisive advantage, and the result reflects a balanced contest in this LaLiga round.