Barça faced the challenging Mendizorroza stadium in the 23rd LaLiga matchday against Alavés, clinching a crucial 1-3 victory. This win was essential for improving their overall performance and avoiding further setbacks in the LaLiga standings. Despite a strong start and finish by the Basque team, Barça displayed a solid performance. Lewandowski ended his goal drought, and Vitor Roque, who found the net again, was later sent off with a stringent double yellow card.
The Catalan team effectively handled the pressure that has become characteristic of their weekend matches. Despite the Basques responding to the 0-2 deficit and playing with an extra man in the second half, Barça secured a valuable win. Once again, Vitor Roque played a pivotal role, becoming both the hero and the villain.
Entering the game in the 59th minute, the young Brazilian scored in the 63rd minute, seemingly providing comfort for the Catalans. However, Roque’s two yellow cards in five minutes, both deemed strict, left Barça with ten players for the final 20 minutes. Despite the numerical advantage, Luis García Plaza’s team couldn’t capitalize, resulting in a defeat after three consecutive victories. Nonetheless, they maintain a comfortable position in the LaLiga standings.
Vitor Roque showcases his signature celebration against Alavés. The Barça faced the challenging Mendizorroza stadium, securing a valuable 1-3 victory against Alavés in LaLiga’s 23rd matchday. This win was crucial for improving their overall performance and avoiding further setbacks in LaLiga. Lewandowski ended his goal drought, and Vitor Roque found the net again but was later sent off with a stringent double yellow card.
The Catalan team delivered a solid performance, despite Alavés starting and finishing the first half better. In the second half, Alavés responded to the 0-2 deficit and played with an extra man. Once again, Vitor Roque played a pivotal role, being both the hero and the villain.
Entering the game in the 59th minute, the young Brazilian scored in the 63rd minute, seemingly providing comfort for the Catalans. However, with two yellow cards in five minutes, both deemed strict, Roque left Barça with ten players for the final 20 minutes. Despite the numerical advantage, Luis García Plaza’s team couldn’t capitalize, resulting in a defeat after three consecutive victories, still maintaining a comfortable position in the LaLiga standings.
The joy for the Barça team was not complete, witnessing the bitterness of their last substitute, Roque, who secured three points against Osasuna midweek. However, Xavi’s team took home the victory and renewed sensations. Xavi, who announced a week ago that he won’t continue beyond June 30, saw his team liberated once again, showcasing the quality of his players.
This was evident in the 0-1 goal scored by Robert Lewandowski, with the Polish striker ending a two-month goal drought. The goal came after a play involving Pedri, De Jong, and Gündogan. It was the first away chance at the 20-minute mark, following Alavés’ attempts to breach Iñaki Peña’s goal with Álex Sola’s breakthrough.
Despite defensive challenges with three center-backs and Christensen as a defensive pivot, Barça faced issues on Joao Cancelo’s flank. Plaza’s team, who claimed penalties in the early moments and saw Samu come close to scoring, didn’t concede much defensively. However, the 0-1 goal came through a quick blue and red combination. Peña saved Guridi’s header, and Samu sent another shot wide.
