Alaves vs Osasuna
The Mendizorroza stadium played host to a high-octane La Liga encounter between Deportivo Alavés and Osasuna on September 6, 2026. Fans were treated to a goal-rich spectacle as both sides displayed significant attacking intent from the very first whistle in a match defined by clinical individual performances.
Alavés Take Control
Deportivo Alavés established an early rhythm and found the breakthrough in the 27th minute. Lucas Boyé showcased his quality by beating the goalkeeper from outside the box following an assist from Mariano Díaz. The home side’s momentum doubled shortly after when a defensive blunder by Alejandro Catena in the 36th minute proved costly. Mariano Díaz capitalized on the error, finishing clinically from distance after an unusual assist from goalkeeper Antonio Sivera to put the hosts two goals up.
Budimir Responds, Boyé Dominates
The second half began with immediate drama as Osasuna found a way back into the contest. Just a minute after the restart, Ante Budimir headed home from a Moi Gómez cross to reduce the deficit. However, Lucas Boyé responded almost instantly with a contender for goal of the season in the 51st minute, striking a powerful effort from outside the area into the back of the net to make it 3-1.
Osasuna refused to surrender, and in the 62nd minute, they were awarded a penalty after Abderrahman Rebbach pulled Ante Budimir’s shirt. Budimir stepped up and calmly converted with his left foot. Yet, the momentum shifted back to Alavés as Lucas Boyé completed his hattrick in the 68th minute, heading home from an Ángel Pérez delivery to effectively kill off the contest.
Late Flourish at Mendizorroza
As the clock ticked down, Alavés managed the game with tactical substitutions, introducing the likes of Denis Suárez and Aitor Mañas. In the final moments of stoppage time, Pablo Ibáñez added gloss to the scoreline, heading in the fifth goal following another assist by Ángel Pérez. The match concluded 5-2 in front of 18,920 spectators, with Lucas Boyé rightfully claiming the headlines for a masterclass in finishing.
