Preview

On September 14, 2024, the Stage Front Stadium in Barcelona will host the match of the 5th round of La Liga between Espanyol and Alaves. The match starts at 17:15. The live broadcast can be seen on the MEGOGO and Volia TV platforms.

Espanyol
Manolo Gonzalez's men are gradually gaining form after an unsuccessful start to the new season. The Catalans began with two defeats, losing to Valladolid (0:1) and Real Sociedad (0:1). However, with each match, their game became more confident. In the third round, Espanyol managed to hold on to a goalless draw against Atletico Madrid, and in the last round before the international break, they won a comeback victory against Rayo Vallecano (2:1), thanks to goals from Carlos Romero and Alejo Veliz. This gave the team confidence, and they will go out to the match against Alaves with the desire to consolidate their success.

Alaves
Luis García Plaza's team also showed progress. The start of the season was not easy for the Basques: a defeat in the first round against Celta (1:2) and a draw with Betis (0:0), where Alaves barely held on to a draw, playing with ten men. However, the third game brought the first victory in the derby with Real Sociedad (2:1). The Basques were able to capitalize on their numerical advantage, come back from a penalty and secure victory at the end. In the last round before the break, Alaves confidently defeated Las Palmas (2:0), thanks to an early goal from Carlos Vicente and a second productive appearance by Toni Martinez as a substitute.

Prediction
Both teams are showing progress, but Espanyol is playing at home, which gives them a slight advantage. Alaves, in turn, feels confident after two positive results, and the match promises to be tense.