Alaves vs Barcelona Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Match Context

Alaves host Barcelona at Estadio Mendizorrotza on 13 May 2026 in La Liga (Regular Season - 36). Alaves sit 18th on 37 points with a goal difference of -13, while league leaders Barcelona have 91 points and a goal difference of 60.

Alaves Availability

Alaves face defensive disruption as F. Garces (Suspension) is sidelined. In attack, there is concern over a key contributor: L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. L. Boye has 11 league goals and 1 assist, making any absence a major blow to Alaves’ survival push. Toni Martínez, with 12 goals and 3 assists, is available to carry much of the attacking burden if Boye does not feature.

Barcelona Availability

Barcelona travel without several important names. A. Christensen (Knee Injury) is sidelined, weakening central defensive options. In the final third, Lamine Yamal (Thigh Injury) is sidelined after an outstanding campaign of 16 goals and 11 assists, a major blow to Barcelona’s creativity and end product. Raphinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension, removing an 11-goal, 3-assist threat from the right flank.

Impact Summary

Alaves lose one starting defender and may be without their joint-leading scorer, trimming an attack that has produced 41 league goals. Barcelona, the division’s top scorers with 91 goals, are deprived of two major attacking outlets in Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, but still retain prolific options such as Ferran Torres (16 goals) and R. Lewandowski (13 goals) to sustain their offensive output.