In a match dominated by defensive discipline and missed opportunities, Deportivo Alaves and Valencia played out a goalless draw at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Alaves were the more proactive side, registering 10 shots off target compared to Valencia's 3. However, their shooting accuracy let them down, with the home team managing only 3 shots on target. Valencia’s defence was compact and organized, but their inability to convert any of their 2 shots on target into goals meant they left with just a point.

Alaves had the upper hand in terms of attacking set-pieces, earning 7 corner kicks compared to Valencia’s none. This advantage, though, wasn't capitalized on, highlighting a lack of effective execution on set plays. Meanwhile, Valencia struggled to create opportunities themselves, hampered further by their 20 fouls, which continually disrupted their rhythm. Notably, no offsides for Valencia indicates they played with a certain caution, possibly wary of an Alaves side that defended deep and sought to catch them on the break.

Both teams received yellow cards, but Valencia’s discipline was more questionable with two bookings, one for Diego Lopez and another for Baptiste Santamaria in quick succession. These yellow cards reflected Valencia's reactive and sometimes aggressive approach to stifle Alaves' play. Alaves, despite having more fouls, maintained better control to avoid additional bookings. This careful balance of aggression and discipline from Alaves allowed them to frustrate Valencia's efficiency, with the tactical battle ending in neither side claiming supremacy on the scoreboard.

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