The new La Liga campaign will kick off at Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday evening, as Alaves welcome Getafe.
Alaves finished 14th in last season’s La Liga table, only one point outside of the relegation zone, while Getafe were seventh, which secured qualification for the Conference League playoff round.
Alaves are preparing for their fourth straight season in La Liga, finishing 14th in Spain’s top flight last term, but they were only one point outside of the relegation zone, so there is plenty of room for improvement during the 2026-27 campaign.
Quique Sanchez Flores‘ side have had a strong pre-season in terms of results, winning three of their four friendlies, starting with a 1-1 draw against Eibar before overcoming Girona, Castellon and Racing Santander.
The Blue and Whites have made four first-team signings this summer, bringing in Miguel Rodriguez, Nicolas Valentini, Ville Koski and Mikel Rodriguez, while there have been eight exits, including a move for Victor Parada to Spartak Moscow.
Getafe, meanwhile, have had a busy pre-season in terms of matches, taking to the field on six occasions, boasting a record of two wins, two draws and two defeats.
Getafe have made nine signings this summer, including Martin Satriano, Zaid Romero and Mario Martin, while Mauro Arambarri and Luis Milla are among eight first-team players to have departed.
It is always difficult to predict what will occur on the opening matchday, but we are expecting Getafe to shade a close game in order to claim all three points.
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