Alaves vs Barcelona Highlights and Objectives
La Liga
7:30 PMCould 13, 2026
Common Season – 36
Estadio Mendizorrotza
Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain
Alaves
Barcelona
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0.66
Anticipated targets (xG)
0.59
Passing
112 (59%)
Correct passes
605 (89%)
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1
G
Antonio Sivera
D
Abderrahman Rebbach
81′ Foul
24
D
Victor Parada
16
D
Ville Koski
14
D
Nahuel Tenaglia
7
D
Ángel Pérez
4
M
Denis Suárez
M
Antonio Blanco (C)
45+1′
18
M
Jon Guridi
F
Ibrahim Diabaté
45+1′
11
F
Toni Martínez
Substitutes
9
F
Mariano Díaz
6
M
Ander Guevara
20
M
Calebe Gonçalves
10
M
Carles Aleñá
3
D
Youssef Enriquez
5
D
Jon Pacheco
27
D
Egoitz Muñoz
17
D
Jonny Otto
13
G
Raúl Fernández
M
Carlos Benavídez
80′ Changed by V. Parada
34
F
Aitor Mañas
M
Pablo Ibáñez
64′ Changed by D. SuarezCoach
Quique Sanchez Flores
25
G
Wojciech Szczęsny
3
D
Alejandro Balde
36
D
Álvaro Cortés
5
D
Pau Cubarsí
23
D
Jules Koundé
22
M
Marc Bernal
17
M
Marc Casadó
M
Marcus Rashford
46′ Elbowing
20
M
Dani Olmo
19
M
Roony Bardghji
9
F
Robert Lewandowski (C)
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Alaves pulled off a surprising upset in opposition to league-leading Barcelona, successful 1-0 at Estadio Mendizorrotza via Ibrahim Diabaté’s first-half strike on Could 13, 2026.
Barcelona arrived in Vitoria because the dominant power in La Liga. The guests sat high of the desk with 91 factors from 35 matches and a formidable five-game successful streak. Alaves, against this, occupied 18th place with simply 37 factors and struggled with inconsistent type. Few anticipated the hosts to threaten the league leaders.
The match started with Barcelona controlling possession as anticipated. The guests dictated play from the opening minutes, retaining Alaves pinned again in their very own half. Nevertheless, the hosts remained compact and disciplined, seeking to exploit alternatives on the counter-attack.
Alaves struck with devastating timing simply earlier than half-time. Within the forty fifth minute plus one second, Ibrahim Diabaté discovered the again of the web to present the hosts a shock lead. The objective got here from a second of vulnerability in Barcelona’s protection, and Diabaté completed clinically to ship the house crowd into raptures.
Barcelona pressed arduous for an equalizer because the second half started. Marcus Rashford acquired a yellow card within the forty sixth minute for a pissed off problem. The guests created possibilities however didn’t convert them into targets.
The away aspect dominated possession all through, recording 77 % of the ball. Barcelona accomplished 605 of 676 passes with 89 % accuracy, showcasing their technical high quality. Regardless of their management, they managed simply three goalkeeper saves and 0 photographs on the right track.
Alaves defended resolutely to guard their benefit. The hosts had restricted possession at 23 % however made their alternatives rely. They accomplished 112 of 190 passes whereas absorbing Barcelona’s attacking stress.
Substitutions got here late within the match as Barcelona looked for a breakthrough. Álvaro Cortés emerged as Barcelona’s standout performer, incomes a 7.7 ranking for his defensive work. Jules Koundé additionally impressed on the again for the guests.
Diabaté’s efficiency proved essential for Alaves. The goalscorer registered two photographs on the right track from his restricted time on the pitch. He performed 64 minutes and earned a 7.2 ranking for his match-winning contribution.
Barcelona registered 5 photographs off course and blocked three makes an attempt from Alaves. The anticipated targets knowledge confirmed Barcelona at 0.59 in comparison with Alaves’ 0.66, indicating the hosts created barely higher possibilities regardless of much less possession.
Yellow playing cards punctuated the competition. Rashford acquired the primary within the forty sixth minute, adopted by Abdelhamid Rebbach for Alaves within the 81st minute. João Cancelo picked up a reserving within the 89th minute as tensions rose.
This end result provides little speedy change to the league standings. Barcelona stays high with 91 factors, whereas Alaves stays 18th on 37 factors. Nevertheless, the victory gives the struggling hosts very important momentum of their struggle for survival.
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