Alaves starts pre-season with Villa de Laguardia Trophy – against Eibar at 19:00.with news at eleven.
The ball starts to roll towards Deportivo Alaves. Gasteiz’s side begin their first game of pre-season this afternoon, taking part in the XXIV Villa de Laguardia Cup. The opponent is Eibar, and the venue for the first summer tests has been chosen Municipal Field of Oscar de Marcos, in Rioja Alavesa.
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Albiazoule fans who were not at Laguardia can follow the match. liveas the club is broadcasting the match via Alaves’ official YouTube account.
Eleven with young players and familiar faces
This summer premiere will also show the first ideas and plans of Quique Sánchez Flores. Their first starting line-up this season includes the return of two players from loan: the goalkeeper. Eightwho once again defends the gates of Albiazul, and the team bride.
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Those who are selected to participate in the beginning of the XXIV Villa de Laguardia Trophy! 🏆
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– Deportivo Alaves (@Alaves) July 18, 2026
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In addition, the coach, from the very beginning, gives an alternative to the two young players of Alaves B who are aiming to become regular players in the team’s first team this summer: youth. Izey and Xanet. Apart from the news, Quique Sánchez Flores is betting on ordinary people in the scheme, such as the captain. Ticksbombardier Tony Martinez and new signing Thresholdswho was already in Vitoria-Gasteiz last season.