Alavés vs Granada: dramatic draw in the opening day clash

Read on to see everything that unfolded in the opening match of the day, as Second looked to set the tone for the fixtures ahead.

Alavés and Granada kicked off the day with a memorable duel. Two teams level on points pursued the same objective: direct promotion. The victor would set the pace for the table, but the clash ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the standings tight and the race far from decided.

All the details of the Alavés versus Granada encounter can be found here.

The Mendizorroza pitch buzzed with an electric atmosphere, turning it into a historic night with a sell-out crowd and a vibe that underscored the significance of the fixture.

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The summary of Alavés versus Granada 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics

Minute 87. A penalty miss changed the late drama as Salva Sevilla fired a powerful right-footed shot that deflected wide, denying Deportivo Alavés a potential late lead.

Minute 84. VAR confirms a penalty for Deportivo Alavés, adding tension to the closing stages.

Minute 82. Quini commits a handball inside the Granada box, awarding a spot kick to Alavés.

81st minute. Quini receives a yellow card for dangerous play as the tension rises on the field.

Minute 77. Pol Lozano is cautioned for dangerous play in a heated moment.

Minute 66. Gooooool! Deportivo Alavés equalizes through a left-footed strike from the edge of the six-yard box, with the ball finding the center of the goal after a left-side cross from Miguel De la Fuente.

Minute 64. Ignasi Miquel is shown a yellow card for questionable challenges.

Minute 63. Antonio Puertas is booked for a foul that kept the tempo high in midfield.

Minute 53. Sergio Ruiz is cautioned for a dangerous action, reflecting the competitive edge on display.

First half ends with Deportivo Alavés 0, Granada 1.

Minute 35. Rubén Duarte receives a yellow card for a risky foul near the touchline.

Minute 33. Salva Sevilla is booked for a tough tackle as both teams battled for control.

24 minutes. Carlos Neva is cautioned for a rough challenge midway through the first period.

22 minutes. Gooooool! Granada opens the scoring as Myrto Uzuni converts the penalty with a precise shot to the left post after a foul in the box.

20 minutes. Antonio Sivera receives a yellow card for a dangerous foul, signaling a tight contest in the early minutes.

20 minutes. A penalty is awarded after a foul in the area, granting Granada the chance to extend the lead as Uzuni steps up.

Spectacular reception at Deportivo Alavés by the fans. The atmosphere in Vitoria was bright and celebratory after an intense start to the day.

Granada will not be alone in Mendizorroza as they faced a determined home side in a challenging surroundings that amplified the stakes of the clash.

This is the Alavés squad that prepared to take on Granada, a group built to grind for every point in the promotion chase.

With these eleven, Granada prepared to travel to Mendizorroza and test themselves against a league rival determined to stay in the fight for top-flight football.

Source: Goal