LaLiga 26/27: Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés: Match Preview, Team News and Lineups

Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés: Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Barcelona welcome Deportivo Alavés to Spotify Camp Nou for a LaLiga Matchday 11 fixture as Hansi Flick's side look to return to winning ways. The Catalan club enter the match after consecutive defeats against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in El Clásico. Despite those setbacks, Barcelona remain at the top of the league table with 27 points from their opening ten matches.

Barcelona have been one of the most productive attacking teams in the competition, scoring 40 goals in their first ten league games. Their attacking options include Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, while Pedri and Fermín López provide creativity and movement in midfield. The home side will be eager to rediscover their rhythm and make the most of their advantage at Spotify Camp Nou.

Deportivo Alavés arrive in Barcelona looking to end a difficult run of results. Quique Sánchez Flores' team have collected 12 points from ten matches and sit seventh in the standings. They have gone six LaLiga games without a win, although their defensive organisation and ability to compete in midfield could make this a challenging evening for the hosts.

Barcelona are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Joan García in goal and a defensive unit featuring João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Alejandro Balde. Pedri and Rodri could operate in midfield, while Lamine Yamal, Fermín López and Anthony Gordon are among the expected attacking options supporting Raphinha. Alavés are predicted to use a 3-5-2 system, with Lucas Boyé and Toni Martínez leading the attack.

Team availability could influence Barcelona's selection, with Andreas Christensen, Eric García, Xavi Espart, Dani Olmo and Roony Bardghji listed among the injured players. Alavés are also without Facundo Garcés and Mikel Rodríguez. Barcelona have a strong historical record in this fixture, but Alavés won the most recent meeting 1-0 in May 2026. The visitors will hope to cause another upset, while the hosts will be favourites to take all three points.

Match Details

• Fixture: Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés
• Competition: LaLiga 2026/27
• Round: Matchday 11
• Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 (local time)
• Kick-off: 9:00 PM CEST / 1:30 AM IST (1 November)
• Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
• Broadcast in India: FanCode

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