After being relatively used in a Cantabria side that achieved a first-ever qualification to the UEFA Cup – netting in a 2–0 away victory over CA Osasuna on 13 January 2008– Álvarez returned to Galicia and Deportivo.
After being employed in a Cantabria team that achieved their first-ever qualification to the UEFA Cup – scoring in a 2–0 away victory over CA Osasuna on January 13, 2008 – Álvarez returned to Galicia and Deportivo.