Deportivo Alavés and Valencia CF battled to a 0–0 stalemate at Mendizorroza, bringing Matchday 9 of LaLiga EA Sports to a close with both sides settling for a point apiece.
It was a fiercely contested encounter,high on intensity but short on cutting edge in the final third.
Backed by their home crowd, Alavés dominated possession in the opening half yet struggled to carve out clear opportunities against a compact Valencia defense anchored by the impressive Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Rubén Baraja’s men stayed disciplined and well-structured, effectively neutralizing the hosts’ attacking threats.
The pattern remained much the same after the restart, with both teams locked in a physical midfield battle and creativity at a premium.
Alavés pressed forward through crosses and long-range efforts, but Valencia held firm and managed the game with composure.
For Alavés, the result marks a third straight unbeaten home outing, another useful point that keeps them comfortably mid-table.
Valencia, meanwhile, extended their winless streak but will take solace in earning a hard-fought draw on the road as they continue to hover near the lower end of the standings.
