Barcelona vs Alaves: 2-1
Barcelona came from behind to win over Alaves, with the result of the match, "Barcelona Vs Alaves: 2-1".
Barcelona host Alaves at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, on Sunday (12/11/2023), in the continuation of the Spanish League. The game had not gone for a minute when Alaves took the lead through Samu's goal.
Alaves' pace troubled Barca. The visitors' lead lasted until halftime.
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Barcelona then bounced back after the restart and got a goal in the 53rd minute through Lewandowski. They then turned the tables thanks to Lewandowski's penalty in the 78th minute.
With this victory, Barcelona remains in third position in the Spanish League standings with a collection of 30 points from 13 matches. While Alaves is in 13th position with 12 points.
The course of the match "Barcelona vs Alaves"
GOAL! Barcelona was immediately shocked by Alaves in the first minute. Starting with Ilkay Guendogan losing the ball, Alaves attacked through Javi Lopez on the left. His flat cross was struck by Samu in front of the goal.
Barcelona tried to control the game but was threatened again in the ninth minute. Andoni Gorosabel escaped on the right and his cross was met by Samu, who this time ended up beside the goal.
Samu is again a danger for Barcelona. He escaped and received Rafael Zamora's through pass, but the pass went wide!
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Barca threatened back in the 17th minute. Robert Lewandowski's volley can still be blocked by the goalkeeper.
Alaves' quick attacks were troublesome for the hosts. In the 31st minute, Samu won a duel with Jules Kounde and faced Marc Andre ter Stegen. This time his shot shot shot over the goal.
Barcelona closed the first half, struggling to create clear chances, and were overwhelmed by Alaves' pace.
GOAL! Barcelona equalized the score with a quick goal in the second half, precisely in the 53rd minute. Kounde's cross from the right was headed by Lewandowski into the top left corner of the goal.
Another pressure from Barca in the 72nd minute. Lamine Yamal charged and fired a shot that the goalkeeper could tip over.
Penalty! Barcelona were awarded a penalty after Ferran Torres was brought down by Abdelkabir Abqar. Lewandowski completed his task well and put Barcelona 2-1 ahead.
After taking the lead, Barcelona tried to better control the game and tempo. Xavi inserted Oriol Romeu to execute this plan and secure the score.
No goals were scored again in the remaining time, although Alaves tried to push Barcelona.
"Barcelona Vs Alaves" lineup
Barcelona: Marc-Andre ter Stegen; Joao Cancelo, Inigo Martinez, Jules Kounde (Alejandro Balde 70'), Ronald Araujo; Fermin Lopez (Raphinha 63'), Ilkay Gundogan, Pedri (Oriol Romeu 81'); Joao Felix (Ferran Torres 70'), Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal
Alaves: Antonio Sivera; Andoni Gorosabel (Tenaglia 85'), Abdelkabir Abqar, Rafael Zamora, Ruben Duarte; Antonio Blanco (Tomas Mendes 85'), Ander Guevara; Luis Rioja (Rebbach 63'), Jon Guridi (Hagi 79'), Javi Lopez; Samu (Kike 79')