Deportivo Alavés secured a crucial draw against Villarreal CF, limiting the visitors to a single goal in a tightly contested match. The home team's striker, Jota, opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but a 60th-minute equalizer from Villarreal's striker, Gerard Moreno, ensured a share of the spoils. The result sees Alavés move six points clear of relegation, while Villarreal stay firmly in the European qualification mix.