On Saturday, August 15, Deportivo Alavés defeated Getafe 3-0 in their LaLiga EA Sports opening match, hosted in Vitoria. The victory was largely shaped by Getafe playing with a numerical disadvantage throughout the entire second half.
The match's turning point followed a first half characterized by numerous fouls from both sides, culminating in a Getafe player's expulsion just before the interval. Alavés capitalized on this player advantage after the break to secure the comfortable three-goal win and start their league campaign on a positive note.
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