In a thrilling encounter at the Mendizorrotza, Alavés ultimately fell short against Rayo Vallecano, losing 1-2 in La Liga. The decisive moments arrived in the second half, with Álvaro García's 64th-minute strike equalized by Alejandro Catena's 70th-minute winner for Rayo Vallecano. The defeat leaves Alavés struggling near the bottom of the table, while Rayo Vallecano climb up the standings.