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  • 15 January 2024

Cadiz and Deportivo Alaves Set for Riveting La Liga Opener

Preparing for a thrilling beginning to the 2023-24 La Liga season, Cadiz will witness Deportivo Alaves come up against them at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Monday. This game is an important milestone for both teams in their new Spanish championship season.

The team managed by Cadiz celebrated the fourth consecutive season of playing in La Liga despite a complicated start of this previous to it. They collected 42 points from the last season out of a total of 38 matches, finishing in fourteenth place. This was just enough to remain in front of Real Valladolid, who occupied the first relegation position, only two points behind.

Cadiz’s team made good progress during pre-season friendlies, culminating in a morale boost victory over Lecce through the penalty shootout. This win has set the team up on a positive note as they ready themselves to maintain their momentum into this new upcoming season.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side, Deportivo Alaves is making an impressive return to La Liga after remaining out for a year. A laudable feat in La Liga Segunda characterized their road back to the top flight. Alaves’ fourth-place finish in the La Liga 2 was a testament to their ability and resolve. They won La Liga through playoff wins first, by beating Eibar on aggregate with a score of 3-1 in the semifinals and then after another one-nil win over Levante.

Yet, Alaves’ pre-season ended on a less encouraging note following the 2-1 loss to Burgos in their last friendly match. This setback is something they will desperately want to leave behind as they face Cadiz in a lively, competitive encounter.

The match to be played at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla is not only a warm-up for the new La Liga season but also an opportunity to test both teams’ capabilities. The team Cadiz is under pressure to prove that their situation has changed for the better and that they are ready to score higher positions in this division. While their pre-season friendlies show a team that’s getting into gear, the real test is in turning these encouraging signs into consistent league performances.

Meanwhile, Deportivo Alaves is the inherent edginess of a promoted team. However, the story of their return to La Liga is a testament to their resilience and talent. However, with that comes other difficulties as they step into an entirely different level in Spain’s top flight. The side will be eager to show that their rise is not a flash in the pan and they can compete with other La Liga teams.

The game between Cadiz and Deportivo Alaves is much more than a season opener. This is a matchup between two teams with something to prove. For Cadiz, it is a chance to send out the message that they have learned from last season’s downward spiral and are on the road to recovery. For Alaves, it is an opportunity to proclaim their reemergence at the elite level with a commanding display.

As fans impatiently wait for kick-off, both teams are mindful of the necessity to commence their season with a win. A victory at Cadiz will help them feel upbeat and give the season a head start. This would be a strong message for Alaves about their preparedness to compete in the La Liga. The Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla serves as the backdrop from where these stories play out; Cadiz and Deportivo Alaves will write their first chapter in La Liga season 2023-24 on Monday.

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