Mariano Díaz shines with a goal and an assist in Alavés’ triumphant debut
Dominican forward Mariano Díaz started the 2026-2027 Spanish LaLiga season with a stellar performance, being the key piece in Deportivo Alavés’ resounding 3-0 victory over Getafe. The match, played this Saturday at the Mendizorroza stadium, made it clear that the attacker is in optimal form to lead the Basque team’s attack.
From the opening whistle, Mariano was participative and decisive, intervening directly in the actions that defined the course of the match. His influence on the pitch was immediate, becoming the offensive engine of his team.
Absolute prominence at Mendizorroza
The Dominican’s participation began to pay off by assisting the Argentine Nahuel Tenaglia, who connected a precise header after a measured cross from Mariano, opening the scoring for the hosts.
With the match nearing its conclusion, Mariano was once again the protagonist as he capped off his great afternoon with a personal goal. In the 90+1 minute, the striker received the ball and finished coolly to extend the lead to 2-0. Shortly after, in the 90+4 minute, Mikel Rodríguez sealed the final 3-0 rout, consolidating a dream start for Alavés.
With a goal and an assist, the Dominican attacker became one of the great figures of the first matchday of LaLiga and left a clear sign of his offensive importance for Alavés in this new campaign.
A boost for Alavés and Dominican football
This result represents a positive breather for Alavés, which seeks to establish a winning dynamic from the start after having struggled to maintain its status in the previous season. Mariano’s goal-scoring ability is, without a doubt, the best news for the coaching staff in their mission to consolidate themselves in the elite of Spanish football.
For Dominican Republic football, seeing Mariano Díaz standing out at the highest European level is a source of pride. His performance in this debut confirms that the striker continues to be a player capable of making a difference and being decisive in the major leagues of the world.
