Alavés x Villarreal lineup confirmed and where to watch live for LaLiga 2026

O Deportivo Alavés hosts Villarreal this Friday (13) for the 28th round of LaLiga, in a match scheduled for Estadio of Mendizorroza, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Espanha. The clash starts at 5pm Brasília time (8pm local Spanish time), with the home team fighting to move away from the relegation zone and the visitor seeking to maintain their position at the top of the table. The live broadcast takes place on Disney+ and ESPN 4 on Brasil.

Quique Sánchez Flores leads Alavés in search of recovery after an irregular sequence, while Marcelino guides Villarreal in a consistent campaign in the competition. The game gains importance due to the difference in objectives between the teams, with Alavés in 16th place and Villarreal in 4th before the round.

Alavés confirmed lineup

The Alviazul team enters the field in a 3-5-2 formation with A. Sivera in goal. The defense has N. Tenaglia, V. Parada and J. Otto. In the middle, Á. Pérez, P. Ibáñez, A. Blanco (captain), C. Aleñá and Y. Lekhedim form the line. The attack has T. Martínez and L. Boyé as references. The coach chose to maintain the recent base, prioritizing defensive solidity at home. Jogadores as L. Boyé arrive motivated after outstanding performances in previous games.

Villarreal confirmed lineup

Villarreal lines up in 4-4-2 with L. Júnior on goal. The defense is made up of S. Mouriño, P. Navarro, R. Marín and S. Cardona. In midfield, T. Buchanan, S. Comesaña, P. Gueye and A. The attack has N. Pépé and G. Mikautadze at the front. Marcelino bets on quick transitions and high pressure, taking advantage of the technical quality of the squad to impose rhythm from the beginning.

Where to watch Alavés x Villarreal live

The match will be broadcast exclusively via streaming on Disney+ in Brazilian territory. Além In addition, the ESPN 4 channel shows the game for pay TV subscribers. Espectadores in other countries can check local options such as ESPN Deportes or regional streaming platforms. Real-time tracking includes detailed statistics in specialized apps.

Team absences and returns

Alavés faces important absences due to suspension, like Jon Pacheco and Ander Guevara. Carlos Benavídez and Ayoze Pérez remain without confirmation of presence due to physical issues. No Villarreal, Juan Foyth remains out due to injury. Outros names like Pau Cabanes, Willy Kambwala and Logan Costa were also not confirmed for the confrontation. Essas casualties influence tactical options on both sides.

Context of classification in LaLiga

Alavés has 27 points after 26 rounds, occupying 16th position and needing positive results to gain clearance in the table. The team comes from mixed results, with recent defeats and draws. Villarreal appears in 4th place with 54 points, in a strong campaign that puts the team in the fight for a place in European competitions. The recent record shows consistency in away games.

Factors that can decide the game

Possession of the ball and control of the midfield tend to be decisive, with Villarreal having the advantage in creating plays. Alavés bets on the strength of the field command and quick counterattacks led by Boyé. Referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez referees the match, with an average of 5.18 cards per game this season. The history of direct confrontations shows balance, but Villarreal is slightly favored in the pre-game odds.

The duel represents an opportunity for Alavés to score at home and complicate Villarreal’s rise in the table. Ambas the teams are motivated to score important points in this stretch of LaLiga.