Mariano Díaz Resurgence? Two Games With Alavés and Two Goals

Mariano Díaz found the net again for Alavés and rescued a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano, continuing a perfect individual start to the season with two goals in two games.

Mariano Díaz appears determined to rediscover his best form. The Dominican striker scored again for Alavés and proved decisive in rescuing a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano at Butarque, maintaining his impressive start to the season.

After scoring in his first appearance for the Basque side, Mariano delivered once again when his team needed him. Two games, two goals and a growing sense that the forward could become an important player for Quique Sánchez Flores.

Mariano Díaz Delivers Again for Alavés

The match began with Rayo Vallecano showing greater attacking intent, creating several opportunities through Unai López, Andrei Ratiu and Isi Palazón. Alavés, meanwhile, looked to build its attack around Toni Martínez and Lucas Boyé, who caused problems for the opposing defense throughout the first half.

The Madrid side even found the back of the net before halftime, but Pelayo Fernández's goal was ruled out by VAR for a handball.

Rayo finally got its reward shortly after the start of the second half. Sergio Camello received the ball near the penalty area following a good move from Ratiu, worked his way past several defenders and finished past Antonio Sivera to make it 1-0.

With his team trailing, Quique Sánchez Flores looked to the bench for a response and brought on Mariano Díaz. The decision proved decisive.

Two Goals in Two Games for Mariano

The Dominican striker capitalized on a costly mistake from Ratiu, who misplaced a pass toward Dani Cárdenas, allowing Mariano to score the equalizer for Alavés in the closing stages.

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Mariano even came close to completing the comeback later on, but his second attempt was stopped by the Rayo goalkeeper.

His impact once again puts the spotlight on a player looking to regain prominence after several difficult seasons. At least statistically, his start with Alavés could hardly have been better.

Mariano now has two goals in his first two games and is beginning to make a strong case for more playing time under Quique Sánchez Flores.

The draw leaves Alavés with four points after two matches, while Rayo Vallecano picked up its first point of the season. For Mariano Díaz, however, his impressive start raises one inevitable question: could this be the beginning of his resurgence?