Deportivo Alavés 1-0 Real Sociedad: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Deportivo Alavés 1-0 Real Sociedad in the La Liga on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Deportivo Alavés secured a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad. The first half saw Real Sociedad dominate possession but fail to convert chances, with yellow cards shown to Jon Gorrotxategi in the 29th minute for a foul and Jon Aramburu in the 39th for persistent infringement. The breakthrough came just before the break when VAR reviewed a foul on Abde Rebbach in the 45+2nd minute, leading to a penalty that Lucas Boyé converted in the 45+4th minute to give Alavés the lead. This win builds on Alavés’s recent home form, including a 2-1 victory over Espanyol, helping them bounce back from three consecutive losses.

The second half featured substitutions from both sides, with Real Sociedad bringing on Ander Barrenetxea and Duje Caleta-Car in the 56th minute to chase an equaliser, while Alavés made changes like Carlos Vicente replacing Calebe in the 51st. Yellow cards continued, with Ander Guevara booked in the 62nd for a tactical foul and Nahuel Tenaglia in the 69th for time-wasting. Despite further substitutions, including Arsen Zakharyan and Jon Karrikaburu for Sociedad in the 78th, Alavés held firm to claim the points. This defeat extends Real Sociedad’s poor run, following losses to Villarreal and a draw with Elche, contrasting their earlier wins against Osasuna and Athletic Club.

Real Sociedad controlled the ball with 62% possession compared to Alavés’s 38%, which allowed them more opportunities to build attacks, as shown by their edge in corners at 8-5 and slightly higher successful dribbles at 55-47. However, Alavés made the most of their limited time on the ball, capitalising on a penalty that proved decisive, while both teams picked up two yellow cards each, reflecting a competitive but disciplined encounter without any reds.

Substitutions highlighted tactical adjustments, with Alavés using four changes—such as Carlos Vicente replacing Calebe at 51 minutes and double swaps at 76 minutes where Carles Aleñá came on for Abde Rebbach and Carlos Protesoni for Ander Guevara—before Youssef Enríquez replaced Denis Suárez at 90+3 minutes. Real Sociedad utilised all five, starting with Ander Barrenetxea for Umar Sadiq and Duje Caleta-Car for Aritz Elustondo at 56 minutes, followed by Arsen Zakharyan for Jon Gorrotxategi and Jon Karrikaburu for Takefusa Kubo at 78 minutes, and Mikel Goti for Carlos Soler at 87 minutes, but these failed to shift the game’s momentum.

The match’s defining moment arrived late in the first half when VAR intervened in the 45+2nd minute to award Alavés a penalty after a foul on Abde Rebbach, which Lucas Boyé calmly converted two minutes later to score the only goal. Earlier, Real Sociedad collected yellow cards for Jon Gorrotxategi at 29 minutes due to a reckless challenge and Jon Aramburu at 39 minutes for repeated fouls, disrupting their rhythm. Alavés also saw bookings, with Ander Guevara cautioned at 62 minutes for halting a counter and Nahuel Tenaglia at 69 minutes for delaying play.

Substitutions aimed to influence the second half, including Alavés’s Carlos Vicente replacing Calebe at 51 minutes to add width, and Real Sociedad’s double change at 56 minutes where Ander Barrenetxea came on for Umar Sadiq and Duje Caleta-Car for Aritz Elustondo to bolster their push. Later adjustments, such as Alavés bringing on Carles Aleñá for Abde Rebbach and Carlos Protesoni for Ander Guevara at 76 minutes, helped maintain defensive solidity, while Sociedad’s introductions of Arsen Zakharyan for Jon Gorrotxategi and Jon Karrikaburu for Takefusa Kubo at 78 minutes increased attacking threat but could not produce an equaliser.

Deportivo Alavés lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base that allowed them to absorb pressure and counter effectively, with Lucas Boyé leading the line as the focal point up front. Key partnerships included the midfield presence of Ander Guevara before his substitution, working alongside players like Abde Rebbach on the flanks to create threats, while Nahuel Tenaglia provided stability at the back. Substitutes such as Carlos Vicente, Carles Aleñá, Carlos Protesoni and Youssef Enríquez added fresh energy in the second half to help secure the win.

Real Sociedad deployed a 4-1-4-1 setup, emphasising possession and wide play to break down the opposition, with Takefusa Kubo offering creativity before being replaced. Defensive pairings like Aritz Elustondo anchored the backline until his exit, supported by midfielders such as Jon Gorrotxategi and Carlos Soler who aimed to control the tempo. Introductions like Ander Barrenetxea, Duje Caleta-Car, Arsen Zakharyan, Jon Karrikaburu and Mikel Goti from the bench sought to inject pace and finishing, though they struggled to convert dominance into goals.

Lucas Boyé earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring the game’s only goal from the penalty spot while also providing one key pass to support Alavés’s attacks. Despite no assists or big chances created, his composure under pressure in the 45+4th minute proved the difference in a tightly contested match. Boyé’s performance stood out in a game where Alavés had to defend resolutely against Sociedad’s possession advantage.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celta de Vigo (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Girona (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Espanyol (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Villarreal (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Osasuna (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Elche (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Athletic Club (H)

Deportivo Alavés have just claimed a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad, moving them to ninth place on 18 points and providing a boost after recent defeats to Barcelona, Celta de Vigo and Girona. Their next fixture is against Real Madrid on 14 December 2025 at 20:00, with the opposition sitting second on 36 points and in strong form. This match offers Alavés a chance to test themselves against top competition and potentially climb towards European spots, building on home wins like this one and their earlier success against Espanyol.

Real Sociedad have just suffered a 0-1 defeat to Deportivo Alavés, leaving them in 12th place on 16 points amid a patchy run that includes losses to Villarreal and only mixed results like a win over Osasuna and a draw with Elche. They face Girona next on 12 December 2025 at 20:00, with the opposition currently 18th on 12 points and struggling. This presents an opportunity for Sociedad to regain momentum and pull away from the lower half of the table, especially after their recent home victory against Athletic Club.

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