In a pivotal La Liga showdown, struggling Deportivo Alavés need a comeback win over CA Osasuna to revive their season. The latter's 2-1 victory over Cádiz in their last outing has seen them regain momentum, while Alavés suffered a 4-1 thrashing at Villarreal last weekend. A resurgent Álvaro Vázquez will be crucial for Alavés to break the Osasuna defense.