The teenager is still getting used to European football after moving from Uruguayan side Penarol last year and is making the most of his stay at the Mendizorroza.
He earned widespread praise for his display in a 1-1 draw against Cadiz at the weekend, causing problems with some enterprising wing-play.
Facundo Pellistri attempted [6] and completed [4] more take-ons than any other player on the pitch vs. Cádiz earlier today.
Good to see him getting some minutes under his belt in La Liga. ud83dudcaa pic.twitter.com/8mTmDRVTwF — Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 13, 2021Joselu opened the scoring for Alaves with a penalty, awarded for handball, but an 84th-minute equaliser by Alex Fernandez, also from the spot, was a blow to the home side.