Gimnastica Torrelavega 1-5 Alaves B: Alaves B Run Riot in Segunda RFEF

Deportivo Alavés B produced one of the most emphatic results of the Spanish Segunda División RFEF weekend, thrashing Gimnastica Torrelavega 5-1 at the Estadio El Malecón on 18 October 2026. The visitors were ruthless in front of goal, scoring three times before half-time and adding two more after the break to complete a dominant away performance.

The win is a major statement for Alavés B, whose attacking intensity and clinical finishing overwhelmed a Gimnastica side that had no answer to the speed of the visitors’ transitions. For Torrelavega, it was a chastening evening and a reminder of how punishing the Segunda RFEF can be when defensive structure breaks down.

Match overview

Alavés B set the tone from the opening minutes, pressing high and forcing Gimnastica into hurried clearances. Their first goal arrived in the 9th minute when Aitor López latched onto a loose ball inside the penalty area and finished low into the corner. The early breakthrough immediately put the home side on the back foot.

The second goal followed in the 21st minute, again built on quick pressing and sharp movement. Unai García drove into space on the edge of the box and struck a powerful effort beyond the goalkeeper. Gimnastica tried to respond, but their possession was often slow and predictable, allowing Alavés B to regroup and counter.

Just before half-time, the visitors effectively put the game beyond reach. Aitor López grabbed his second of the night in the 39th minute, finishing a flowing move that cut through the Gimnastica defence. At 3-0, the home side faced an uphill task.

Key moments

Gimnastica Torrelavega showed some fight early in the second half and pulled a goal back in the 55th minute through Rubén Díaz, whose header from a corner gave the home supporters brief hope. For a few minutes, the momentum seemed to shift, and Gimnastica pushed forward in search of a second.

That hope was extinguished in the 64th minute when Alavés B restored their three-goal cushion. Sergio Pascual finished a rapid counterattack after Gimnastica lost the ball in midfield. The goal deflated the home side, and Alavés B added a fifth in the 84th minute when Aitor López completed his hat-trick with a composed finish inside the area.

The closing stages were comfortable for the visitors, who controlled possession and prevented Gimnastica from creating any meaningful chances. The final whistle confirmed a result that will be remembered as one of Alavés B’s most complete performances of the campaign.

Tactical story

Alavés B’s success was built on aggressive pressing and quick vertical play. Their midfield won the majority of second balls, and their forward line constantly stretched the Gimnastica defence with runs in behind. Whenever Torrelavega tried to play out from the back, Alavés B were ready to pounce.

Gimnastica, by contrast, struggled to cope with the pace of the game. Their defensive line was often too high without enough pressure on the ball, leaving large spaces for Alavés B to attack. In possession, they were too slow to progress the ball, which allowed the visitors to reset their shape and press again.

The one positive spell for Gimnastica came immediately after their goal, but it was brief. Alavés B’s response was swift and decisive, showing the maturity and composure of a side capable of controlling a game even after conceding.

Standout players

Aitor López was the obvious headline-maker with a hat-trick, his movement and finishing causing problems throughout. Unai García and Sergio Pascual also impressed with their direct running and link-up play, while the Alavés B midfield controlled the tempo of the match with authority.

For Gimnastica Torrelavega, Rubén Díaz’s goal was a rare bright spot, and the goalkeeper made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat. The home side’s defenders, however, endured a difficult night against a forward line that was sharper and faster across the board.

Season impact

The three points and the emphatic scoreline give Alavés B a significant boost in the Segunda División RFEF standings, improving their goal difference and sending a warning to the rest of the division. A 5-1 away win is the kind of result that can define a team’s confidence for weeks.

Gimnastica Torrelavega must regroup quickly. Heavy defeats can linger, but the response in their next fixture will matter more than this single result. They will need to tighten their defensive shape and find a way to compete physically against high-pressing opponents.