The 2019-20 campaign was a tense, dramatic fight for survival for Alaves as the Babazorros ultimately finished 16th in La Liga, just clearing the relegation zone. Leading the charge in the attack were the prolific duo of Joselu and the sensational Lucas Pérez, who each netted 11 crucial goals in a campaign built on an aggressive, long-ball style. The season was defined by a turbulent period of instability, including a late managerial change, but the firepower of their joint top scorers proved decisive in a hard-fought effort to secure their top-flight status for another year.