Barcelona don come back to action after dem win LaLiga title against Real Madrid, and now dem get different challenge as dem go visit Mendizorroza to face Alavés wey dey fight hard to stay for Spanish top flight.
Hansi Flick side don already secure the championship, but dem still get important target for this final part of season: to reach the historic 100-point mark. To achieve am, the Catalan team need to win their remaining three matches, so there is still competitive motivation despite the celebrations.
According to stats, Barcelona get high probability to lose against Alavés for Mendizorroza. One main reason wey increase the chances of defeat na the lineup wey Hansi Flick go present. The German coach go rotate many regular starters and give minutes to players wey no get much playing time this season. That fit affect the team’s collective performance, especially as dem come with less pressure after securing the title mathematically.
While Barcelona no get extreme need to win, Alavés situation dey completely different. The Basque side dey fight for survival and need the three points like water to escape the relegation zone. So, we expect Alavés to play with maximum intensity from the first minute, using the support of their fans for a stadium wey dey historically tough, Mendizorroza.
Another important factor na the emotional state of Barcelona after the title celebrations. Many times, teams wey don win championship often lower their competitive intensity in the following matches, especially when facing opponents wey still get important objectives. That scenario increase the danger for the Catalan side.
Despite the possible rotations, inside Barcelona, dem dey aware of the historic chance to reach 100 points in LaLiga. The team need to win their last three games to achieve a number wey rarely see for Spanish football, and that also serve as internal motivation to close a spectacular season.
Flick don bring Szczesny for goal and give starting spot to Cortés, plus Roony, Casadó, and Balde as big changes. Alavés coach Quique Sánchez Flores go field his best team, with Toni Martínez, Ibrahim, and Denis Suárez as threats.
Alavés dey fight to leave the relegation zone, and Barcelona still dey celebrate their title while targeting the 100-point record. The match go be tough for both sides.
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