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Barça rout Alavés 6-1 while Atlético closes gap in La Liga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 7:27 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Barça rout Alavés 6-1 while Atlético closes gap in La Liga

Summary

FC Barcelona defeated Deportivo Alavés 6-1 during their La Liga match. Fermín contributed significantly with one goal and two assists, helping Barça to recover from a tough week. Atlético Madrid also enjoyed success, overcoming Levante to move within two points of Barça in the league standings. The victory marks Atlético's seventh consecutive win, tying Diego Simeone with Luis Aragonés for a record 344 La Liga victories. Manchester United faced a setback, suffering a 2-0 loss against Chelsea, leaving them with no wins in nine matches and placing manager Michael Carrick’s position under scrutiny. A key matchup is set for later today as Boca Juniors prepares to face River Plate in the Superclásico.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona wins 6-1 against Alavés in La Liga
•Fermín scores one goal and assists twice
•Atlético Madrid defeats Levante, two points behind leaders
•Simeone ties La Liga wins record with 344
•Manchester United loses 2-0 to Chelsea, ninth match without a win

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7:27 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Front pages: Simeone makes history, Barça romp and United look fearsome

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Barça thrash Alavés 6-1, and almost every front page celebrates. Have Barça found another worthy challenger?AS praises Atleti, who beat Levante to move within two points of the leaders. 'Atleti cha...
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