Round 36 ·
HT: 1–0
Updated:
Final Score
1–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Deportivo Alaves
5-3-2 · Quique Sanchez Flores
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Barcelona
4-2-3-1 · Hans-Dieter Flick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The result carried real weight for both sides because it shifted short-term momentum and confidence at a point where pressure had been building. Deportivo Alavés protected a 1-0 win over Barcelona at Mendizorroza, and that narrow margin reflected how fine the details had been in finishing and game management. For Alavés, the victory added belief; for Barcelona, it left clear questions about how they responded once the match state turned against them.
The decisive moment arrived just before half-time, when Ibrahim Diabate scored in the 45th minute from Antonio Blanco’s assist to give the home side a lead they never surrendered. That goal mattered not only on the scoreboard but also in how it changed the rhythm of the contest. Alavés, set up in a 5-3-2, handled transitions with discipline, while Barcelona’s 4-2-3-1 had more of the ball but found fewer clean routes through a compact defensive block.
Quique Sánchez Flores managed the game-state transitions effectively. Once Alavés were ahead, they adjusted their pressing heights and protected central spaces with control, which forced Barcelona into more predictable possession. Hans-Dieter Flick, by contrast, needed sharper in-game adjustments after his side lost momentum. Barcelona created pressure in spells, but their final action lacked the precision required to turn territory into chances created. The single-goal margin underlined how much the match had hinged on execution rather than volume.
The second half was shaped by six substitutions, and those changes helped define the tempo of the closing stages. Barcelona looked for fresh legs to increase intensity, while Alavés used their changes to stabilise defensive spacing and manage the final transitions. Discipline also played a part: the home side collected one yellow card, and the visitors received two, which added to the sense that Barcelona had been forced into more hurried decisions as the match wore on.
For Finland-based readers, the key takeaway was simple: Alavés had managed pressure better and turned one clear moment into three points. What came next depended on whether Barcelona could reset quickly and correct the in-game details that had cost them here.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
With momentum at stake, Deportivo Alaves and Barcelona will step into Estadio Mendizorroza with very different forms of pressure on their shoulders. This will be a test of character and tactical discipline, and in Finland the match will likely read as one of those La Liga nights where control, patience, and concentration will matter as much as quality on the ball.
Deportivo Alaves will need a clear balance in their pressing. In a 5-3-2, the home side can look compact, deny central access, and force Barcelona into wider areas, but the risk will come if the first line of pressure is beaten too easily. Quique Sanchez Flores will be judged on whether his team can stay connected between the lines and protect the space behind the wing-backs. If Alaves lose rest-defense shape, Barcelona should find cleaner routes into advanced zones.
Barcelona, set up in a 4-2-3-1, will likely try to control the match through possession phases and quicker transitions after regaining the ball. Hans-Dieter Flick will want his side to create chances with better timing rather than simply dominate the ball. If the game stays level after the first hour, his bench timing could become decisive, especially if fresh legs are used to increase pressing intensity and keep the tempo high against a deep block.
For Finnish readers following La Liga, this will feel like a classic pressure game: one side trying to disrupt rhythm at home, the other trying to impose structure and avoid a tense finish. Barcelona’s technical edge will matter, but Mendizorroza can turn small errors into big consequences, especially if the match remains tight into the closing stages.
The decisive factor could be which side handles pressure better in the middle third and turns control into clearer chances.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 23%, Barcelona: 77%.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abderrahman Rebbach makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dangerous challenge by Tommy Marques from Barcelona. Pablo Ibanez on the receiving end of that.
Ville Koski from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 24%, Barcelona: 76%.
Yellow card for Joao Cancelo
Joao Cancelo is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Cancelo from Barcelona trips Angel Perez
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Aitor Manas from Deportivo Alaves trips Jules Kounde
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Marc Bernal is leaving the field to be replaced by Tommy Marques in a tactical substitution.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 23%, Barcelona: 77%.
Safe hands from Antonio Sivera as he comes out and claims the ball
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Wojciech Szczesny from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abderrahman Rebbach swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alvaro Cortes from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 23%, Barcelona: 77%.
Pablo Ibanez is penalised for pushing Alvaro Cortes
Carlos Protesoni from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ville Koski from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ville Koski relieves the pressure with a clearance
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Abderrahman Rebbach
Abderrahman Rebbach is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves trips Marcus Rashford
The match resumes with a drop ball
Victor Parada is leaving the field to be replaced by Carlos Protesoni in a tactical substitution.
Alejandro Balde is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Cancelo in a tactical substitution.
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alejandro Balde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ville Koski from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 26%, Barcelona: 74%.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abderrahman Rebbach relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jon Guridi is penalised for pushing Pedri
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Jules Kounde from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Jules Kounde from Barcelona trips Antonio Martinez
Nahuel Tenaglia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 26%, Barcelona: 74%.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Dangerous challenge by Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves. Marcus Rashford on the receiving end of that.
Antonio Martinez from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside
Today's attendance is 19138
A shot by Antonio Blanco is blocked
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Blanco from Deportivo Alaves trips Ferran Torres
Denis Suarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Pablo Ibanez in a tactical substitution.
Ibrahim Diabate is leaving the field to be replaced by Aitor Manas in a tactical substitution.
Marc Bernal gets the finish in, but the shot goes wide
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Cubarsi is leaving the field to be replaced by Xavi Espart in a tactical substitution.
Marc Casado is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedri in a tactical substitution.
Roony Bardghji is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dani Olmo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Ibrahim Diabate is penalised for pushing Jules Kounde
Antonio Blanco is penalised for pushing Marc Casado
The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Martinez from Deportivo Alaves trips Marc Bernal
Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 26%, Barcelona: 74%.
Wojciech Szczesny from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Marcus Rashford from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roony Bardghji swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Ibrahim Diabate sends a header towards goal, but Wojciech Szczesny is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ville Koski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 28%, Barcelona: 72%.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Nahuel Tenaglia from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside
Yellow card for Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Marcus Rashford from Barcelona. Nahuel Tenaglia on the receiving end of that.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Antonio Blanco provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ibrahim Diabate scores with the right foot!
Marcus Rashford from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Denis Suarez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alejandro Balde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nahuel Tenaglia from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 27%, Barcelona: 73%.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Nahuel Tenaglia as he directs a shot on target, but Wojciech Szczesny saves it
Deportivo Alaves start a counter attack
Pau Cubarsi wins an air challenge against Antonio Martinez
Safe hands from Wojciech Szczesny as he comes out and claims the ball
Victor Parada wins an air challenge against Dani Olmo
Pau Cubarsi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Bernal from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ibrahim Diabate
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Goal kick for Barcelona
Nahuel Tenaglia from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Alvaro Cortes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alvaro Cortes successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Angel Perez is blocked
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Alvaro Cortes from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 25%, Barcelona: 75%.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Nahuel Tenaglia is penalised for pushing Robert Lewandowski
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Marcus Rashford fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Nahuel Tenaglia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Antonio Sivera from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Ville Koski from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves trips Roony Bardghji
Alvaro Cortes from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Denis Suarez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alejandro Balde from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 26%, Barcelona: 74%.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Roony Bardghji from Barcelona trips Victor Parada
Barcelona start a counter attack
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Antonio Sivera from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Safe hands from Wojciech Szczesny as he comes out and claims the ball
A shot by Nahuel Tenaglia is blocked
Denis Suarez from Deportivo Alaves swings in the corner from the right.
Alvaro Cortes successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for Barcelona
A shot by Abderrahman Rebbach is blocked
Antonio Martinez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 22%, Barcelona: 78%.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jon Guridi from Deportivo Alaves intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Roony Bardghji from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
A shot by Marc Casado is blocked
Dani Olmo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Wojciech Szczesny as he comes out and claims the ball
Alvaro Cortes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Deportivo Alaves start a counter attack
The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Martinez from Deportivo Alaves trips Marc Bernal
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Angel Perez from Deportivo Alaves trips Marcus Rashford
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 26%, Barcelona: 74%.
Wojciech Szczesny from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Denis Suarez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Casado from Barcelona trips Jon Guridi
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Marc Bernal from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
A shot by Marcus Rashford is blocked
Roony Bardghji from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
A shot by Dani Olmo is blocked
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 19%, Barcelona: 81%.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Marcus Rashford from Barcelona fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Jules Kounde from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves
Roony Bardghji from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
Roony Bardghji goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Roony Bardghji but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Roony Bardghji finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Dani Olmo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Abderrahman Rebbach from Deportivo Alaves trips Roony Bardghji
Ball possession: Deportivo Alaves: 33%, Barcelona: 67%.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dangerous challenge by Marc Casado from Barcelona. Nahuel Tenaglia on the receiving end of that.
Ville Koski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marc Bernal from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Denis Suarez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
A shot by Ibrahim Diabate is blocked
Antonio Blanco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Barcelona kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio Mendizorroza, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio Mendizorroza where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio Mendizorroza where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio Mendizorroza, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio Mendizorroza, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio Mendizorroza. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
LaLiga
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona
Away
|
38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 94 |
| 2 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 86 | |
| 3 | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72 | 46 | +26 | 72 | |
| 4 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 44 | +18 | 69 | |
| 5 | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53 | 48 | +5 | 54 | |
| 7 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 51 | |
| 8 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 50 | |
| 9 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 49 | |
| 10 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 59 | 61 | -2 | 46 | |
| 11 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 46 | |
| 12 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 43 | 58 | -15 | 45 | |
| 13 | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46 | 60 | -14 | 43 | |
| 14 |
Deportivo Alaves
Home
|
38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 43 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 61 | -14 | 42 | |
| 17 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 42 | |
| 18 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47 | 57 | -10 | 42 | |
| 19 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 41 | |
| 20 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 29 |
Status
Finished
Attendance
19,138
Minute
0'
Winner
Deportivo Alaves
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