Barcelona Fight Back to Stay on Top
So let me walk you through this dramatic Barcelona 3–1 win over Alavés, a match that started with a shock and ended with the Camp Nou celebrating like it was a final. It really had everything: an early scare, a strong reaction, big performances from young stars, and a team grinding through tough moments to finish the night as provisional leaders.
The game could not have started in a more chaotic way for Barcelona. Before anyone had time to settle, Alavés struck in the very first minute. A corner was extended at the far post, and Pablo Ibáñez simply pushed the ball in. The stadium went quiet for a second — conceding at home that early is always unsettling — and to make matters worse, Alavés almost made it 0–2 right after with a dangerous run from Rebbach. But as the minutes passed, Barça shook off the shock and slowly found their rhythm.
Lamine Yamal was the first to spark the comeback. The teenager, who was electric all evening, took advantage of a clever pass from Raphinha and smashed in the equalizer with a powerful left-footed shot. That moment changed the entire feel of the match. The energy on the pitch shifted, the fans came alive, and Barcelona began playing higher, faster, and with more confidence.
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But the real turning point came thanks to Joan García. At 1–1, Alavés had a huge chance to go ahead again, and Jonny Otto’s shot looked destined to hit the net. Instead, García produced an incredible reflex stop — one of those saves that feel like mini-goals. And it mattered instantly, because right after that, Raphinha created another chance, sliding a perfect ball backwards for Dani Olmo, who finished calmly to make it 2–1.
From there, the match became more physical, more stretched, and definitely more stressful. Alavés didn’t give up. They kept pressing, forcing García into more important saves, especially one against Guridi late in the game. But Barça managed their moments, made the right changes, and stayed patient.
In stoppage time, the final blow arrived. Lamine Yamal threaded an exquisite pass that sent Dani Olmo through on goal. He finished with a delicate touch for his second of the night, sealing both the win and the comeback.
By the end of it, Barcelona were celebrating a victory full of character. They didn’t play perfectly — and even Raphinha admitted the team isn’t at its best — but they fought, they reacted, and they got the job done. With this win, they climbed to the top of the table provisionally, putting pressure on Real Madrid ahead of their match.
A tough night, a needed response, and three points that could matter a lot later in the season.
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