"Starting with the hosts, putting in a nightmare Champions League performance earlier in the week as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming away at Chelsea, Barcelona are desperately searching for an immediate response here. However, despite suffering an infamous European showing on Tuesday night, Hansi Flick's camp will be excited to turn their attention back to domestic duties. Marking their return from November's international break with a sensational 4-0 romp at home against Athletic Bilbao,"
"However, despite being shown a clumsy Champions League red card away at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday Ronald Araujo is free to feature here. Making a cameo appearance off the bench in west London, Brazilian ace Raphinha could make a first start since September 25th. Registering 10 direct goal contributions in his first nine La Liga appearances, 18-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal will play a leading role in attack."
Barcelona endured a 3-0 defeat at Chelsea in the Champions League and seek an immediate response when they host Alaves in La Liga. The team returned from the international break with a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and have won their last three league matches by an aggregate 11-3 under Hansi Flick. Gavi remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury while Ronald Araujo is available after a Champions League red card. Raphinha could start after a substitute appearance and 18-year-old Lamine Yamal has 10 direct goal contributions in nine La Liga games. Alaves have suffered consecutive 1-0 defeats and face a relegation battle.
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