Fútbol Club Barcelona will host Deportivo Alavés this Saturday, November 29th, for the fourteenth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26. The match, scheduled for 4:15 PM at Spotify Camp Nou, coincides with the central date of the Blaugrana's 126th anniversary, therefore a festive and emotional occasion similar to last weekend's in Les Corts is expected
The team led by Hansi Flick seeks its fourth consecutive victory in LaLiga, a result that would temporarily return them to the top of the standings, pending what happens on Sunday with Real Madrid's visit to Girona (21:00 CEST). For now, only 1 point separates the Catalans from the lead after 13 matchdays played.
Barça is coming off a 4-0 thrashing of Athletic at their official return to Camp Nou, but on Tuesday they suffered a tough setback in the Champions League against Chelsea. In this regard, the visit of Alavés offers Flick's team a scenario to quickly turn the page on the tough visit to Stamford Bridge, amidst the celebrations for a new club anniversary, the first at home after two years of forced relocation to Montjuïc
- 📺 Where and when to watch the match: the channels broadcasting Barcelona-Alavés WATCH
Barcelona and Alavés: contrasting realities before LaLiga matchday 14
After the defeat against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, Barça has a perfect record against Elche (3-1), Celta (2-4), and Athletic (4-0), results that, along with the 'Merengue' draws against Rayo (0-0) and Elche (2-2), have reduced the difference between both teams to just 1 point (it was once 5 in J10).
The Catalans boast the most lethal attack in the tournament, with 36 goals scored in 13 matches (2.76 per game) and they haven't failed to score in a league match for almost a year (0-1 against Leganés in December 2024).
Alavés, for its part, comes from two consecutive defeats against **Girona** (1-0) and **Celta** (0-1), with which it barely adds one win in its last five league matches (2-1 against Espanyol). Eduardo Coudet's team boasts **the third worst offense in the tournament**, with only 11 goals scored in 13 games. Only Oviedo (7) and Osasuna (10) register a weaker attack than the 'babazorros'.
| W | BARÇA | ALAVÉS | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| W 🔴 | 3-0 vs Chelsea* | 1-0 vs Celta | H 🔴 |
| H 🟢 | 4-0 vs Athletic | 1-0 vs Girona | W 🔴 |
| W 🟢 | 2-4 vs Celta | 0-7 vs Getxo* | H 🟢 |
| W🟡 | 3-3 vs Brujas* | 2-1 vs Espanyol | W 🟢 |
| H 🟢 | 3-1 vs Elche | 1-0 vs Rayo | W 🔴 |
- *Champions League/Cup Match
- H: Home
- L: Local
- A: Away
In the league, the head-to-head record between the two is overwhelmingly in favor of Barça, with 35 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses in 49 matches. In 24/25, the Catalans won both encounters (0-3 in Vitoria, 1-0 in Montjuïc). To find an Alavés victory against the Blaugrana team, one must go back to September 2016 (1-2 at Camp Nou).
- ℹ️ Squad list: the players called up by Hansi Flick for Barcelona-Alavés: SEE
Hansi Flick recovers Pedri, but loses Fermín
For the 14th matchday of LaLiga, Hansi Flick will once again be able to count on Pedri González. The Spanish midfielder has received medical clearance for his left hamstring injury after a month out and should play at least 10-15 minutes in the second half.
However, Barça will be without Fermín López and Ronald Araujo. The Huelva-born player suffered a minor injury to his right soleus after the match against Chelsea, which will keep him sidelined for 2 weeks. The 'charrúa', on the other hand, is out due to a stomach problem that prevented him from training in the two days prior to the matchIn that regard, Flick will rotate the defense again, likely opting for **Gerard Martín** in the center of the back line once more, as happened against Athletic. **Andreas Christensen** could be his partner in the middle, while **Eric García** and **Alejandro Balde** are poised to be the full-backs.
With **Joan García** in goal, another player who could return to the starting XI is Marc Casadó. The midfielder could help **Frenkie de Jong** as a pivot, while **Dani Olmo** is being positioned as the replacement for the injured Fermín. Up front, **Raphinha** could be the big surprise, accompanying **Lamine Yamal** and **Robert Lewandowski**. The Brazilian hasn't been a starter since matchday 8, against Oviedo, the day he got injured.
- 👉 Lineups: the probable starting XIs for FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alavés: SEE
Alavés Will Try to Surprise at Camp Nou with Their Best XI
Unlike Barça, Alavés arrives with all its available players at the Spotify Camp Nou. It is most likely that Eduardo Coudet will keep his defensive line intact because the team, although it has had problems scoring, defends quite well in the 25/26 season. Not in vain, **it has only conceded 12 goals so far**, 4 fewer than Barça.
Barring a surprise, 'Chacho' will repeat with Sivera in goal and his usual back four consisting of Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, and Enríquez. In the midfield, Denis Suárez and captain Antonio Blanco would again be present, while Carles Aleñá and Carlos Vicente are profiled as wingers. Up front, Toni Martínez and the Argentine Lucas Boyé will try to breach the Cule goal
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