Valencia secures first win of the season against Alavés
A late goal from Luis Rioja gave Valencia their first victory of the campaign in Óscar Sánchez's managerial debut, while Alavés suffers a second straight defeat.
Valencia secured their first win of the current season in the sixth round of La Liga, defeating Alavés 1-0 away from home. The decisive moment came in the final stages of the match when Luis Rioja scored the only goal, securing three vital points for his side.
The match marked the managerial debut of Óscar Sánchez at the helm of Valencia. A positive start under his guidance provides hope for the club as they look to turn around their form following a difficult start to the campaign.
For Alavés, the result marks a second consecutive defeat, highlighting a dip in momentum for the team after their earlier performances this season.