Deportivo La Coruna – Alaves

Deportivo La Coruña host Alavés in what promises to be a decisive clash for the top half of the table, with the home side sitting sixth on nine points from five games (two wins, three draws) and a modest +3 goal difference. Alavés, currently third with ten points after three victories, a draw and a loss, enjoy a superior +6 margin, having scored eleven and conceded five. The encounter pits a side that has yet to taste defeat against a side that has already shown it can dominate opponents, and a win for either team could reshape the race for European qualification. Both clubs will be keen to improve their positions, making the upcoming fixture a pivotal moment in the early stages of the campaign.