On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Barcelona continued their dominance in La Liga with a convincing 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
The match saw an early goal from Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, who scored in the 7th minute. Lewandowski peeled off his marker and headed the ball straight into the left-hand corner of the net, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Barcelona, who were looking to bounce back from their shock 4-2 defeat to Osasuna last weekend, showed no signs of vulnerability. Despite an early disallowed goal for Raphinha due to offside, Barcelona maintained their pressure and control throughout the game. The team’s recent 5-0 Champions League win over Young Boys seemed to have boosted their confidence, and they played with a clear intent to secure three points.
Alavés, managed by Luis Garcia Plaza, who marked his 100th game in charge, put up a resilient fight but were unable to break through Barcelona’s defense. The home team had some promising moments, including a corner conceded by Barcelona’s goalkeeper Iñaki Peña, but they were unable to capitalize on these opportunities.
Barcelona’s win keeps them at the top of the La Liga standings with 21 points from eight games, while Alavés remains in the middle of the pack with 10 points from eight matches).
