La Liga 2025-2026: Barcelona-Alaves, the likely lineups

Barcelona returned from Stamford Bridge with many regrets: they created a lot but conceded as much defensively. The expulsion in the first minutes inevitably affected the match, but Hansi Flick still sent a clear signal to the next opponents: his men are regaining condition and pace.

The Blaugrana are now aiming to get right back on track in La Liga, where they want to get back to winning ways in order not to lose touch with Real Madrid, currently leading by just one point.

Alavés, for its part, will face a tough opponent, but Coudet’s team is also looking for redemption after two games without success.

Probable lineups:

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; Balde, Eric Garcia, Cubarsí, Koundé; De Jong, Fermín; Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal; Ferran. Coach: Flick.

Alavés (4-4-2): Sivera; Youssef, Pacheco, Tenaglia, Jonny; Blanco, Ibanez, Suárez, Aleñá; Toni Martínez, Boyé. Coach: Coudet.