Alaves thrashed Castellón in a club friendly.
In a club friendly match, Alaves defeated Castellón 3-0 thanks to a brace from Boye and a goal from Diaz; Alaves ended the match with a victory, while Castellón suffered a defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Alaves hosts Castellón.
- 21'L. Boye put Alaves ahead.
In the 21st minute, L. Boye successfully converted a penalty, giving Alaves the lead against Castellón.
- 26'L. Boye helped Alaves double their lead.
In the 26th minute, L. Boye scored to give Alaves a 2-0 lead over Castellón. Alaves are now creating a clear advantage in the match.
- 33'Castellón made a substitution in the 33rd minute.
In the 33rd minute, Castellón brought J. Albert on to replace A. Sienra. The team needed adjustments as they were trailing Alaves 2-0.
- 38'O. Camara received a yellow card.
In the 38th minute, O. Camara of Castellón received a yellow card after a foul. This served as a warning to Castellón, especially considering Alaves were leading 2-0.
- 38'X. Olaiz received a yellow card.
In the 38th minute, X. Olaiz of Alaves received a yellow card. Alaves maintained their 2-0 lead against Castellón.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 2-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Castellón made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Castellón brought A. Gala onto the field to replace O. Camara. The home team made the substitution while trailing Alaves 2-0.
- 46'Castellón made adjustments at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Castellón brought A. Mabil onto the field to replace F. Castillo. This was Castellón's first substitution of the second half after the first 45 minutes.
- 46'Castellón made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Castellón scored.L. AlcazarsubstituteR. RegoThe home team made adjustments while trailing Alaves 2-0.
- 60'Castellón made a substitution in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, I. Parente came on as a substitute for A. Jimenez for Castellón. This was a personnel change as Castellón was trailing Alaves 2-0.
- 60'Castellón adjusts its personnel.
In the 60th minute, Castellón made a substitution: J. Mellot came on, and J. Albert left the match. With Alaves leading 2-0, this adjustment could help Castellón find more momentum.
- 60'Castellón made a substitution in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, Castellón made a substitution, bringing on M. Doue to replace Juanjo Nieto. Alaves were leading 2-0, so this change could help Castellón find more momentum for the remainder of the match.
- 60'D. Aurelio came on as a substitute for Barri.
In the 60th minute, Castellón brought D. Aurelio on to replace Barri. This was a substitution made by Castellón as they were trailing Alaves 2-0.
- 60'Castellón made a substitution in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, Castellón brought R. Sanchez on to replace Alvaro. With Alaves trailing 2-0, the appearance of R. Sanchez could provide Castellón with more options.
- 60'Castellón made a substitution in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, Castellón brought J. Vlak on to replace I. Cordoba. Trailing Alaves 2-0, the visitors made another substitution in an attempt to improve their performance.
- 60'D. Muale Nzanza came on as a substitute for A. Jakobsen
In the 60th minute, Castellón brought on D. Muale Nzanza to replace A. Jakobsen. This was a personnel change made as Castellón was trailing Alaves 2-0.
- 72'Castellón received another yellow card.
In the 72nd minute, Castellón received a yellow card while Alaves were leading 2-0.
- 75'I. Suero came on as a substitute for A. Gala.
In the 75th minute, I. Suero came on to replace A. Gala, marking a personnel change by Castellón.
- 79'M. Diaz helped Alaves extend their lead.
In the 79th minute, M. Diaz scored, extending Alaves' lead to 3-0. The team is now clearly dominating the match.
- 87'Alaves received another yellow card in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Alaves received another yellow card. The home team still held a 3-0 lead as the match entered its final minutes.
- KTFinal score: Alaves 3-0 Castellón
The match ended with a score of 3-0.
Updated at 17:21 on 31/07/2026
Match information
Alaves will face Castellón at 3:30 PM on July 31, 2026, in a Club Friendly. This is a noteworthy match as Alaves has the advantage from their most recent encounter, while Castellón enters the game with a more positive run of results in recent matches.
Given the friendly nature of the match, the focus will likely be on the ability to organize play, maintain tempo, and experiment with different formations. Therefore, the events on the field will most likely reflect the preparation of both teams rather than a decisive match for points or rankings.
Form makes the difference.
Alaves' recent form consists of one draw and one win. This run of results shows the team maintaining a certain level of stability, but it hasn't resulted in a winning streak. The recent draw also highlights the need for Alaves to improve their ability to control the game and convert their advantage into clearer results.
Meanwhile, Castellón boasts two wins and one draw in their last three matches. This provides a positive psychological foundation ahead of their clash with Alaves. The fact that they haven't suffered a defeat in this run shows that Castellón has a relatively good balance between controlling the game and seeking favorable results.
However, Castellón's form is only part of the bigger picture. Alaves can rely on experience from their last encounter to try and neutralize their opponent's strengths. Conversely, Castellón will need to prove that their current run of good results can translate into an effective performance against an opponent who has previously beaten them.
Alaves has the advantage in head-to-head matches.
In their most recent encounter, Alaves emerged victorious against Castellón. However, with only one recorded matchup, a comprehensive historical trend isn't yet established to fully assess the balance between the two teams. Nevertheless, this result provides Alaves with a certain psychological advantage going into the upcoming match.
For Castellón, this rematch is an opportunity to adjust their approach and avoid repeating the problems that prevented them from achieving favorable results in the past. The confidence gained from their recent three-match unbeaten run could help the visitors approach the game with a more proactive mindset.
Key tactical point
Alaves will likely prioritize defensive solidity, especially in the early stages of the match. With their head-to-head advantage, they may aim to control key areas and prevent Castellón from capitalizing on their recent momentum. Their ability to transition from defense to attack will be a key factor to watch.
Conversely, Castellón needs to maintain the initiative but avoid pushing their formation too high. Their two recent wins and one draw give the visitors confidence in their ability to apply pressure, but Alaves can exploit the gaps that appear after unbalanced attacking plays.
The outcome of the match can also be decided by how the two teams allocate their energy and adjust their personnel at different times. There is no specific information about absent players, so flexibility in lineup selection and on-field operation will become crucial factors.
Pre-match analysis
Alaves has the advantage from their most recent head-to-head record, while Castellón boasts more impressive recent form. This contrast makes the match unpredictable: the home team has a psychological advantage, while the visitors are confident from a series of consistent results.
Overall, Alaves needs to translate their head-to-head advantage into control of the game, while Castellón must maintain the effectiveness they have shown in recent matches. The outcome will likely depend on which team is better organized in transitional moments and capitalizes on the opportunities created.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
