Luis Rioja needed just nine touches and one shot on target to seal all three points for Valencia in a tight 1-0 victory over Alavés.

The forward's ruthless efficiency saw him score the only goal of the match, earning a 7.6 rating as Player of the Match. Valencia climb the La Liga table with a hard-fought away win, while Alavés remain searching for answers at home.

  • Rating: 7.6
  • Goals: 1
  • Shots OT: 1
  • Long balls: 1
  • Touches: 9
  • Interceptions: 1
  • Dispossessed: 2