"Barcelona have a point to prove when they host Alaves this afternoon. Hansi Flick's side were comprehensively beaten by Chelsea in the Champions League in midweek and will be looking for a much-improved performance at Camp Nou. Barca can go top of La Liga with a win, for 24 hours at least, and ought to get it against an Alaves side who have lost their last two league games, to Girona and Celta Vigo."
"Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal when the teams met in the corresponding fixture last season. Follow us: Jon Fisher Jon has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism having worked at the Press Association, Goal and Stats Perform, covering three World Cups, an Olympics and numerous other major sporting events."
Barcelona host Alaves with momentum to regain after a comprehensive Champions League loss to Chelsea, seeking a much-improved showing at Camp Nou. A victory would place Barcelona top of La Liga for 24 hours, making the match pivotal for domestic standings. Alaves arrive having lost their last two league games, against Girona and Celta Vigo, positioning them as underdogs. Robert Lewandowski scored the only goal when the sides met in the corresponding fixture last season. Jon Fisher has over 20 years' experience in sports journalism, having covered multiple World Cups and an Olympics.
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