Toni Martinez Scores Winner as Alaves Secure La Liga Survival

Deportivo Alaves secured a place in next season's Primera División with a 1-0 victory over Real Oviedo, thanks to a goal from Toni Martinez. The win confirmed the club's top‑flight status for another year. The triumph was aided by defeats suffered by Mallorca and Girona, which opened the path for Alaves to stay in the elite of Spanish football. Those results combined to keep Alaves mathematically safe. The match took place at the Carlos Tartiere stadium, where veteran midfielder Santi Cazorla appeared, possibly in his final game for the club. His participation added emotional weight to the fixture. Cazorla's future with Alaves remains uncertain, with supporters urging him to remain for at least another season. The club has not yet announced any decision regarding his contract. Manager Quique Sánchez Flores saw his side confirm survival without further drama, after the decisive goal and the other teams' losses. The victory lifted the pressure off the squad for the remainder of the campaign. Looking ahead, Alaves will prepare for another La Liga campaign, while the club and fans await clarification on Cazorla's next steps. The season ends on a note of relief for the Basque side.