Deportivo Alavés will host FC Barcelona in what promises to be an intriguing La Liga matchup. As the Blaugrana seek to rebound from a surprising defeat to Osasuna, they are poised to leverage their superior squad depth and recent strong performances in other competitions, such as their emphatic 5-0 victory against Young Boys in the Champions League . Conversely, Alavés has struggled recently, losing three of their last four matches and currently sitting mid-table (Alaves vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups). This context sets the stage for a compelling contest between two teams with contrasting fortunes.
Real Madrid recently after scoring twice late on in a 3-2 defeat.
Barca's recent record in this fixture suggests they might extend their lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday afternoon. They have won eight of their last ten meetings with Alaves and haven't tasted defeat against the Basque outfit since 2016.
Key Match Factors:
Possession: Barcelona will look to dominate possession, forcing Alavés to sit deep and absorb pressure.
Set Pieces: Alavés could target set-pieces as a way to trouble Barcelona, who have sometimes struggled defending dead-ball situations.
Ronald Araújo and Andreas Christensen will be tasked with keeping Alavés' attackers at bay.
Live Stream and Where to Watch:
Spain: Available on DAZN La Liga.
UK: Watch on LaLigaTV.
USA: Stream via ESPN+.
Barcelona currently leads La Liga with 21 points while Alavés occupies the 11th position with just 10 points. The match is critical for Barcelona not only to maintain their dominance at the top but also to restore confidence following last weekend's setback. With key players like Robert Lewandowski leading the scoring charts and expected to start , predictions heavily favor a comfortable victory for the visitors.
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