Barcelona’s Narrow Win Over Alavés Keeps Title Hopes Alive

Date: 2 February , 2025

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
Result: Barcelona 1-0 Deportivo AlavésBarcelona edged past Deportivo Alavés with a narrow 1-0 victory in La Liga, thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s decisive goal in the second half. This crucial win helped Barcelona close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid to just four points, keeping their title hopes alive.

Match Highlights

First Half Struggles: Barcelona dominated possession (71%) but struggled to break through Alavés' compact defense. The first half saw few clear chances, and both teams were forced to make early substitutions after a nasty clash of heads between Gavi and Tomás Conechny.
Lewandowski’s Decisive Goal: In the 61st minute, Lamine Yamal’s deflected cross found Lewandowski, who instinctively volleyed it into the net from close range. This marked his 18th league goal of the season.
Lamine Yamal Shines: The 17-year-old prodigy was electric throughout the match, completing 10 successful dribbles and creating multiple chances. His performance earned him the Man of the Match title.
Alavés’ Late Push: Despite being in the relegation zone, Alavés fought hard for an equalizer. Toni Martínez came close in the 87th minute but failed to convert a cross from Santiago Mouriño.

Key Takeaways

Barcelona’s Title Challenge: With this win, Barca moved to 45 points after 22 matches, trailing Real Madrid (49 points) and Atlético Madrid (48 points). The upcoming Madrid derby could further shake up the title race.
Defensive Solidity: Wojciech Szczesny, filling in for injured Marc-André ter Stegen, kept a clean sheet with crucial saves against Alavés’ late attacks.
Alavés’ Struggles Continue: The loss leaves Alavés in 18th place with just 21 points, two below safety.

Player Performances

Player	Performance Highlights
Robert Lewandowski	Scored the winning goal; clinical as always.
Lamine Yamal	Created multiple chances; a constant attacking threat.
Jesús Owono (Alavés)	Made key saves to keep his team in the game.

What’s Next?

Barcelona: Hansi Flick's men will face Sevilla next weekend, aiming to maintain momentum in their title pursuit.
Alavés: Eduardo Coudet’s side will host Getafe in a must-win match to escape the relegation zone.

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This hard-fought victory showcased Barcelona's resilience as they continue their quest for La Liga glory. Can they sustain this momentum and challenge Real Madrid for the top spot? Stay tuned!