Luis Rioja proved the match-winner as Valencia edged out his former club Alavés 1-0 in La Liga Matchday 6.

The winger, rated 7.6 as Player of the Match, struck the decisive goal to hand Valencia a vital away victory. Rioja managed just 9 touches but made each one count, also contributing 1 interception in a clinical display.

Valencia: Luis Rioja 78′

Alavés 0-1 Valencia