Alavés' early lead sparks contrast with Villarreal's fight at Mendizorroza

Deportivo Alavés welcomed Villarreal CF to the Estadio de Mendizorroza for LaLiga EA SPORTS Jornada 3, a clash that saw Lucas Boyé open the scoring for the hosts amid a flurry of photographic moments captured by the match’s media crew.

Alavés' early spark

Boyé celebrated his first goal with the exuberance of a boy on a big stage, his arms outstretched as teammates swarmed him. The Argentine striker, listed as Lucas Boyé, gave DeportivoAlavés an early lift, prompting Nahuel Tenaglia to press forward and Toni Martínez to join the attack. Yusi Enriquez Lekhedim battled Álvaro Mouriño in midfield, while the crowd at Mendizorroza roared. The scene was replayed in Mundo Deportivo, underscoring the Primera División atmosphere that surrounded the early moments. The goal was recorded under the banner of LaLiga and the broader EA Sports campaign, and the image captions even noted División and Liga details.

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Villarreal's response

Villarreal’s coach Íñigo Pérez gestured from the touchline, urging his side to regain composure. Defender Álvaro Mouriño carried the ball upfield, linking with Georges Mikautadze, who tried a sharp finish that tested the Alavés keeper. Carlos Romero clashed with Toni Martínez, while Trevor Buchanan pressed the Alavés back line. The visitors displayed resilience, matching the hosts’ intensity despite the early setback. Their efforts were captured in the same visual feed that highlighted EA and SPORTS branding throughout the match.

The contrast between Alavés’ jubilant start and Villarreal’s determined reply illustrates the narrative of Jornada 3 – a match where visual storytelling mattered as much as the play. Photographs by ADRIÁN RUIZ HIERRO of EFETancarLlegeix document every duel, and the combined tag MendizorrozaEl Mundo Deportivo appears in the gallery’s metadata. The DivisiónADRIÁN label, alongside the Catalan Divisió tag, signals the cross‑regional coverage of the event. As the two sides left the pitch, the images left fans with a vivid reminder that LaLiga EA Sports continues to deliver drama on and off the field, with both clubs eager for the next challenge.