Alavés stunned Espanyol 2-1 at Mendizorrotza, securing a vital La Liga victory. The hosts' Brazilian striker, Joselu, netted both goals for Alavés in the 22nd and 55th minutes, with Víctor Gómez's equalizer for Espanyol unable to salvage a point. This three-point haul lifts Alavés to 14th in the table, while Espanyol struggles to climb the ranks.