Deportivo Alavés defeated Real Oviedo 1-0 on Sunday to mathematically secure their survival in LaLiga EA SPORTS [1, 2].
The result eliminates the risk of relegation for Alavés, providing the club with guaranteed stability in Spain's top division for the next season.
The match took place at the Carlos Tartiere stadium in Oviedo [3]. Kick-off was scheduled for 7 p.m. local time on May 17, 2026 [3, 4].
Toni Martínez scored the only goal of the match in the first half [5]. The goal came after Martínez finished a cross delivered by Rebbach [5].
Real Oviedo was unable to find an equalizer despite playing on home turf. The final score remained 1-0 in favor of the visiting side [1, 2].
According to the LaLiga official summary, the goal from Martínez was the deciding factor in the contest [5]. The victory ensures that Alavés can finish the remaining schedule without the threat of dropping to a lower division.
This outcome leaves Real Oviedo to contend with their own standing in the league table following the loss at the Carlos Tartiere [3].
“Deportivo Alavés defeated Real Oviedo 1-0 on Sunday to mathematically secure their survival in LaLiga EA SPORTS”
By securing mathematical survival, Deportivo Alavés avoids the financial and competitive instability associated with relegation. This result allows the club to focus on squad planning and recruitment for the next campaign without the pressure of a relegation battle, while Real Oviedo must now navigate the remaining fixtures to stabilize their own position.
