Alaves defeated Elche 2-0 on Tuesday at Estadio Martínez Valero.

Elche were hoping to get something from this game, following a previous defeat to Real Sociedad.

Alaves, on the other hand, were unable to beat Levante in a 2-2 draw. After today's result, Elche and Alaves currently occupy 19th and 15th spots in the table, with 30 points and 35 points respectively after 36 matches.

Alaves started the first half well, thanks to Joselu giving them the lead just before half-time and seeing it out 0-1.

Alaves started the second half with renewed vigour, with Luis Rioja finding the net at the 54 minute mark. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for the visitors.