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Alavés secured a crucial three points against direct relegation rivals Mallorca with a 2-1 home victory. This win saw the Basque side leapfrog their opponents in the La Liga survival battle, with five matches remaining in the season.
This marks Alavés' first home win in exactly three months. The triumph was sealed by goals from the in-form Toni Martínez, whose recent strike at the Bernabéu had briefly stunned Real Madrid fans. While Alavés ultimately lost that match 2-1, this time the joy belonged to Kike Sánchez Flores' squad.
Mallorca initially took the lead in the 18th minute with a beautifully executed goal from Jan Virgili. However, this proved to be the visitors' only shot on target in that half.
Alavés' dominance paid off after the break when Martínez netted his brace. He equalized with a header in the 56th minute, then scored the winner in the 69th with the aid of a deflection, making it 2-1. He now boasts an impressive six goals in his last five appearances.
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