Barcelona delivered a commanding performance on Saturday evenings, defeating Deportivo Alavés 3-1 in front of their home supporters at the iconic Camp Nou. The victory, part of Matchday 14 of the 2025/26 La Liga season, underscores the Blaugrana’s determination to remain in the title race.
The visitors stunned the crowd early when Pablo Ibáñez opened the scoring in the first minute, giving Alavés a brief lead. Barcelona responded swiftly, with rising star Lamine Yamal equalizing in the eighth minute. Dani Olmo then put the Catalan giants ahead midway through the first half, capitalizing on their dominance in possession.
In the second half, Barcelona maintained control, dictating play with 62% possession and pressing Alavés into defensive errors. Their persistence paid off with a third goal, sealing the result and ensuring the hosts walked away with all three points.
Despite Alavés showing flashes of resilience, including disciplined defending and sharp counterattacks, they were ultimately unable to withstand Barcelona’s relentless attacking pressure. The defeat leaves Alavés in the lower half of the table, while Barcelona continue to chase Real Madrid at the summit.
The match also featured several disciplinary moments, with yellow cards issued to Marc Bernal and Joan Garcia for Barcelona, and Antonio Blanco, Calebe, and Abde Rebbach for Alavés.
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