Barcelona v Alavés: key facts ahead of the La Liga clash | OneFootball

Barcelona hosts Alavés this Saturday at Spotify Camp Nou for the 14th round of LaLiga. After the defeat in London, the match is seen as an opportunity to regain confidence and stay strong in the fight for the national title against rivals Real Madrid.

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Through its official website, Barcelona mentioned curiosities about the match. Check it out:

Favorable Record

Barça has a significant recent advantage over Alavés: there are 13 victories in the last 15 LaLiga matches between the teams, with the other two games ending in a draw.

Compact Team and Strong Defense

Even occupying only the 14th position, Alavés stands out for its solid defensive system. The team has the third least breached defense in the championship, with only 12 goals conceded, the same number as Real Madrid. Barcelona, on the other hand, has conceded 15.

Danger in Set Pieces

Alavés is efficient in set-piece plays: 7 of the 11 goals scored in LaLiga came this way, placing the team in second place in the ranking for this aspect in the competition.

Lewandowski in Advantage

Robert Lewandowski usually performs well against Alavés. The striker has already scored seven goals in just four matches against the Basque team, making them one of his favorite targets in LaLiga.

Barça's Scoring Streak

Barcelona enjoys a long positive streak in attack: the team has scored goals in each of the last 33 LaLiga matches – 88 goals in this period. It is the longest streak since 2019.

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