Dani Parejo took his goal tally to 10 for the season on LaLiga Matchay 27, with 8 of them coming in league action. His superb free kick was his second strike from a free kick this term: It takes him level with Mario Kempes on the all-time chart for most goals scored directly from free kicks, with 13, and only two behind Waldo Machado.

In the 33rd minute, a foul on Carlos Soler allowed Parejo to show his stuff. He swung the ball powerfully out of the reach of Alavés goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco. Curiously enough, he had previously beaten the same goalkeeper from a free kick last season.

Parejo's free kick goals for Valencia CF

2012/13. Osasuna 0 – Valencia CF 2. (Copa del Rey)

2014/15. RCD Espanyol 1 – Valencia CF 2. (LaLiga)

2014/15. Rayo Vallecano 1 – Valencia CF 1. (LaLiga)

2015/16. Athletic Club 3 – Valencia CF 1. (LaLiga)

2015/16. RC Celta 1 – Valencia CF 5. (LaLiga)

2015/16. Valencia CF 2 - Sevilla FC 1. (LaLiga)

2016/17 Getafe CF 2 – Valencia CF 2. (LaLiga)

2016.17. Real Madrid 2 – Valencia CF 1. (LaLiga)

2017/18. Valencia CF 3 - CD Leganés 0. (LaLiga)

2018/19. Dep. Alavés 2 – Valencia CF 1. (LaLiga)

2018/19. Valencia CF 2 – Villarreal CF 0. (UEFA Europa League)

2019/20. Atlético 1 – Valencia CF 1. (LaLiga)

2019/20. Dep. Alavés 1 – Valencia CF 1. (LaLiga)