Deportivo Alavés begins the season opening match against Eibar with notable lineup adjustments. New forward Iván Gil has been added to the squad while midfielder Unai Nolaskoain takes up his expected role as players adapt during pre-season training in Laguardia. The trial zone in Laguardia acts as Alavés’s primary testing ground for fine-tuning the team ahead of the Eibar fixture. These changes reflect ongoing reshuffles within squads as personnel restructure before competitive play resumes .