El Alavés matches its best opening as old records linger

Quique congratulated Tenaglia after El Deportivo Alavés secured a 1‑0 victory over VillarrealEFEEFE, taking the club to seven points from a possible nine. The win equalled the best start in the club’s history and placed El Alavés at the top of the classification table. Those points allow the side to rest comfortably while other results unfold.

Current season momentum

The seven points mean El Alavés can sleep at the summit of the table, awaiting the outcomes of other fixtures. Despite facing a Villarreal side that struggled, the Alavés remained untroubled.

Coach and squad reaction

Quique praised Tenaglia’s tactical input, highlighting the manager’s role in the triumph. The coach’s comments underscored the collective belief within the squad after the narrow win.

Financial context

Pepe Gil-VernetYan mentioned a Diomande operation valued at almost 230 million euros, signalling significant financial activity surrounding the club. The figure illustrates the scale of investment linked to recent performances.

Historic 2001‑02 benchmark

GenéricoEn recorded that in the 2001‑02 campaign the albiazules amassed seven points without conceding a goal, beating Tenerife and Real Sociedad and drawing with Mallorca. That season’s defensive solidity mirrors the current clean‑sheet performance. The parallel underscores how rare such a start has been for the club.

Early 1930‑31 record

In the 1930‑31 season Alavés also won two matches, against Arenas de Getxo and Espanyol, and drew with Real Sociedad, finishing with five points because victories counted two points each. The historic tally provides further perspective on the significance of today’s achievement.