Preview Barcelona vs Alavés Battle for the Top Spot in La Liga
As La Liga EA Sports continues, all eyes turn to the highly anticipated match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alavés. This encounter on Saturday, November 29th, promises to be an exciting clash as both teams vie for important points.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Time: 16:15
- Venue: Nuevo Spotify Camp Nou
- Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz
- VAR Official: Jorge Figueroa
- Broadcast: DAZN La Liga / LaLiga TV Bar
Team Lineups
FC Barcelona
- Joan García
- Balde
- Koundé
- Eric García
- Cubarsí
- Casadó
- De Jong
- Dani Olmo
- Raphinha
- Lewandowski
- Lamine Yamal
Deportivo Alavés
- Sivera
- Jonny Otto
- Youssef
- Jon Pacheco
- Tenaglia
- Carlos Vicente
- Carles Aleñá
- Denis Suárez
- Antonio Blanco
- Toni Martínez
- Lucas Boyé
Barcelona’s Recent Performance
Barcelona comes into this match following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Coach Hansi Flick expressed hopes for a different performance against Alavés. The team has faced challenges, including injuries and a lack of effectiveness on the field.
Key players Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, collectively known as LLR, are expected to start together for the first time this season. This trio had an impressive tally of 94 goals and 47 assists last season, raising expectations among fans.
Good News for Barça Fans
One significant boost for Barcelona is the return of midfielder Pedri, who has been sidelined for a month. His presence is crucial, as he helps to regain control and organization in midfield. Despite his limited time on the pitch, his return could impact the team’s dynamic positively.
Alavés Looking for an Upset
Deportivo Alavés seeks to secure a surprise victory at the Nuevo Spotify Camp Nou. If successful, Alavés would become the first team to take points from this new venue. Historically, they have not won at Camp Nou since 2016.
However, the club is struggling, sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone after recent defeats. Their away performance has been particularly poor, earning just four points from six away matches this season. This poses a considerable challenge as they face the league’s top home team.
Match Odds
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Barcelona Win | 85% |
| Draw | 5% |
| Alavés Win | 10% |
Historical Context
Historically, matches between Barcelona and Alavés tend to favor the home side. Alavés has not recorded a league victory in Barcelona since a 2-1 win in 2016. Both teams are eager to make their mark in this crucial encounter as La Liga continues to unfold. Will Alavés pull off a historic upset or will Barcelona reassert their dominance?
