Barcelona vs Alaves: Catalan La Liga title push

Barcelona aims to boost La Liga title hopes in crucial match against underperforming Deportivo Alaves, seeking to bounce back from recent losses.

Barcelona, the reigning LaLiga champions, are gearing up to face off against the struggling Deportivo Alaves at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys stadium on a Sunday afternoon in a crucial match that could have a significant impact on their pursuit of the La Liga title.

Xavi's squad is looking to recover from a disappointing 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Currently sitting in third place in the La Liga table with 27 points, they are trailing behind Girona by seven points and Real Madrid by five.

Following a surprising 1-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk, Barcelona is eager to bounce back and strengthen their position in the title race. Despite recent setbacks, including a 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico, they managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their last league match.

In contrast, Deportivo Alaves finds themselves in 14th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled to find their form this season. Although they secured a narrow 1-0 win against Almeria last week, they face a tough challenge against Barcelona.

With a history of success against Alaves, Barcelona has won 19 out of their last 27 matches and remains unbeaten in their last 11 encounters in La Liga. Despite being the favorites, Alaves could potentially surprise Barcelona in this fixture.

As both teams prepare to face off, the stakes are high, and the outcome of this match could have a significant impact on the La Liga title race. Barcelona will be looking to secure a crucial victory, while Alaves will be aiming to defy the odds and pull off an upset. It's a matchup that promises excitement and unpredictability, and fans can expect an intense battle on the field.