Under pressure after Real Madrid’s victory against Villarreal (2-0), FC Barcelona travels to the Alavés pitch this Sunday with the firm intention of consolidating its first place. A meeting to follow live with commentary. Impressive since the start of the season, the Catalan club remains in a big disappointment against Osasuna (2-4). Victorious over Young Boys Bern in the middle of the week, the Blaugranas will therefore want to continue their march forward against the current 11th in Liga. For this meeting, Hansi Flick decided to bet on a 4-2-3-1. In goal, Peña is once again lined up, Szczęsny not being ready yet.
To protect Barcelona’s last rampart, Fort, Cubarsi, Martinez and Baldé will form the defense. In midfield, Pedri accompanies Casado while Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Torres will support Lewandowski, alone up front. For his part, Luis Garcia Plaza also opts for a 4-2-3-1. Sivera starts in goal, just behind a defensive quartet of Sanchez, Mouriño, Abqar and Tenaglia. In the midfield, Guevara and Blanco are associated. Finally, Stoichkov starts in a playmaker role, alongside Rebbach, Vicente and Martinez, who starts in a number 9 role.
The official compositions
Alavés: Sivera – Sanchez, Mouriño, Abqar, Tenaglia – Guevara, Blanco – Stoichkov, Rebbach, Vicente – Martinez
FC Barcelona: Peña – Baldé, Cubarsi, Martinez, Fort – Pedri, Casado – Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Torres – Lewandowski
