Valencia CF secured an exhilarating 3-2 win over Deportivo Alavés, thanks to a blistering first half display. Goals from Kluivert and Soler gave the home side a comfortable lead at the break, only for Alavés to mount a stunning comeback through the efforts of Joselu and Luis Rioja. However, Valencia's winning goal from Maxi Gómez ensured a crucial three points in the battle for La Liga survival.