Alaves – Malaga

Alavés, sitting seventh with 11 points from three wins, two draws and four defeats and a modest 13‑10 goal difference, will host bottom‑placed Málaga at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. The Andalusians have managed only four points from nine games, failing to win yet drawing four and losing five while conceding triple the goals they have scored (6‑18). With Alavés looking to consolidate a top‑half push and Málaga desperate for their first win, the clash promises a stark contrast in ambition. The two sides have not met this season, so the encounter could prove pivotal for the relegation‑battling LaLiga newcomers.