Alaves has chances to take a place in the top 6, which ensures its presence in the play-offs. Currently ranks eighth, 4 points behind the sixth. In the last round, Alaves won away to Albacete, 3-2. Rafa Garcia for the away team score first in the 8th minute, the hosts taking the lead in minute 70. Seven minutes later, Daniel Garcia Rodriguez, aka All, equally, the same scoring the winning goal in overtime All. In the previous match at home, the team coached by Alberto Lopez 2-1 win against Ponferradina. Barreiro opened the scoring in the 18th minute, guests equaling eight minutes later. The winning goal was scored in minute 83 by Laguardia. Were the only points awarded Alaves in last 5 games. At home though, it earned seven wins in the last 8 rounds.
All will miss the hosts in Girona vs Alaves duel because of overlapping cards, and Velez, who is injured.
Girona is in the second position, on equal points with Sporting Gijon, band 3, leading position in the play-offs. Girona would be an advantage in case of a tie at the end points championship. Last round, Girona earned a draw with two goals at home against Zaragoza. The guests opened the score in 2 minutes, Bacardi equalize with two minutes remaining. There were only five points lost in the previous stages. In the last movement, passed Girona Barcelona’s second team 4-2. The hosts opened the scoring in the 6th minute, Jaime Mata equaling 3 minutes before the break. Three minutes after the break, AMAG brings guests in advantage because Sandaza’s lead in minute 54. The hosts reduced the disabled in 80 minutes, Miguel Angel restoring a two goal difference in overtime. Pablo Machin, Girona coach, said he wants his team to look for the goal from the very first minute. He admitted, however, that Alaves’s a pretty hard team to beat at home.
