DDeportivo Alavés emerged from a nerve-shredding 90 minutes with a precious 2-1 victory that opens a three-point cushion over their relegation rivals. In a match where the tension was palpable from the first whistle, the Basque side demonstrated the resilience that their recent WLDDW form had suggested. The win marks Alavés' third victory in five matches — a remarkable turnaround at the business end of the season when it matters most. For Mallorca, the defeat represents a brutal blow in their survival quest. Despite Vedat Muriqi's prolific 19-goal season making him one of LaLiga's most dangerous strikers, his supporting cast couldn't deliver when it counted most. Pablo Torre and Mateo Joseph struggled to impose themselves against an Alavés side that knew exactly what was at stake. The result leaves Mallorca stuck in 17th with 35 points, looking nervously at the relegation places with just five games remaining. Alavés, meanwhile, can breathe slightly easier on 36 points, though their -11 goal difference remains a concern.