Mariano Díaz leads Alavés to 3-0 win over Getafe in La Liga opener

Mariano Díaz scored and supplied two assists as Alavés routed a 10‑man Getafe 3‑0 in La Liga’s opening match. The game, played on 20 August at the Mendizorrotza Stadium, marked the start of the season for the Spanish league, the first of Europe’s top five competitions to kick off. The match came less than a month after Spain’s national team lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, giving the domestic game a heightened sense of importance.

Getafe began the match with ten players after a red card in the 42nd minute. The dismissal left the team short‑stretched for the rest of the game. Alavés capitalised on the numerical advantage, building pressure from the start. Díaz opened the scoring with a precise finish, then set up the second goal with a clever through‑ball. He finished the night by delivering the third assist, turning a corner into a goal for teammate. Alavés’ defence held firm, and the visitors kept a clean sheet. The win gives Alavés a strong start to a season that has seen many teams regroup after the World Cup.

Barcelona and Real Madrid will begin their campaigns next weekend, as their squads are still waiting for players to return from the World Cup. The delay means the Spanish giants will start a week later than most clubs. This early start for the rest of La Liga gives teams like Alavés a chance to build momentum before the big clubs arrive. The league’s opening fixtures will set the tone for the rest of the season, with fans eager to see how the Spanish clubs adapt after a break and a World Cup triumph.