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The confrontation between Villareal and Deportivo Alavés has been a series of intense and emotional battles in Spanish football, where both teams have demonstrated their character and resilience. Throughout history, both in the First and Second Division, they have played 30 games in which there have been tight scores and unpredictable results.
In the First Division, Villareal and Alavés have played 24 games, with a slight advantage for the “Yellow Submarine”. Villareal has won 10 of these matches, while Alavés has achieved 11 victories, added to 3 draws. The Villarreal team has shown solidity at home, with 7 wins in 12 games at the Estadio de la Cerámica, accumulating a total of 23 goals. However, when they have played away, Villareal has only achieved three victories in 12 matches, while Alavés has won seven times.
In the Second Division, history favors Alavés, with four victories in six games, while Villareal has only won two games in this context. The matches between both teams in this category have been particularly close, with Alavés dominating at home and achieving a goal difference of 13 to 8 in total confrontations.
Recent history shows that the rivalry is still alive. In the current 2023/2024 season, both teams have drawn in their two meetings, reflecting the parity that defines their relationship on the field. In the first match, held on matchday 10, they ended with a goalless draw at the Villareal stadium, while the second match, played on matchday 24 at Alavés’ home, ended 1-1.
There have been some memorable clashes over the years. In the 2016/2017 season, Alavés surprised with a 2-0 victory at the Villareal stadium. In 2020/2021, the yellow team won convincingly 5-2 at home, while Alavés achieved a 2-1 victory at their stadium in the same season.
In total, Villareal has managed to score 45 goals compared to Alavés’ 43, which illustrates the balance of this rivalry. The numbers reveal that when both teams face each other, fans can expect a competitive and emotional match.
