Barcelona seeks rebound against Alaves after back-to-back losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Barcelona is set to face Deportivo Alaves in La Liga on Saturday following consecutive defeats to Real Madrid and PSG. The recent losses have cut their lead at the top of the table to just two points over Atletico Madrid, raising concerns about their recent form. The team's psychological momentum has been impacted, and they are in dire need of a strong performance to regain confidence. Defensive challenges are mounting as key players like Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia remain unavailable due to injuries, forcing the manager to consider unconventional lineup changes.
- •Barcelona lost to Real Madrid and PSG in recent games.
- •They now lead La Liga by just two points over Atletico Madrid.
- •Defensive injuries are forcing strategic changes ahead of the match.
- •The team aims to restore momentum against Alaves on Saturday.
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"Not many saw Barcelona’s defeat to Real Madrid coming, but the Catalans slipped up when it mattered the most and have now seen their lead at the top cut short to just two points above Atletico Madri...
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