Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Placed ninth in La Liga, FC Barcelona are struggling without their star man Lionel Messi. With a 0-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano, Ronald Koeman’s reign also ended and now it’s up to Sergi Barjuan to steady the ship before Xavi Hernandez takes over in November. On Sunday (India time), Barcelona will lock horns with 16th place Alaves. Follow BAR vs ALA Live on InsideSport.in.
In their last match Barcelona lost 1-0 away at newly promoted side Rayo Vallecano, a match with put an end to Ronald Koeman’s stint at Barcelona. After Koeman’s exit Barcelona president appointed an interim coach until a permanent one comes and takes over. Reports state that Barca’s midfield maestro Xavi has accepted the club’s proposal and has agreed to manage his beloved Blaugrana. His homecoming is seen as a shining light in this time of crisis at the club, however he won’t be present on the sidelines for the game against Alaves.
Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live
Barcelona board started contacts with Xavi weeks ago. Talks will continue today to check the situation with Al-Sadd and resolve issues. Announcement not imminent yet – process just started 🔵🔴 #FCB
Xavi wants Barça job.
Sergi Barjuan option if FCB will need an ‘interim’ coach. pic.twitter.com/AMT0O4uc2g
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2021
Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live
Currently placed 16th in the table and with only 3 wins in their last 10 games, Alaves is struggling big-time, however this club has shown in the past that they can also produce some big results, when they defeated Atletico Madrid at home.
La Liga LIVE streaming: When is Barcelona vs Alaves going to be played?
Barcelona vs Alaves will be played on Sunday, 31th October, 12:30 AM.
La Liga LIVE streaming: Where is Barcelona vs Alaves going to be played?
Barcelona vs Alaves will be played at the Camp Nou.
La Liga LIVE streaming: Where can Barcelona vs Alaves be watched live?
Barcelona vs Alaves will be available to watch on MTV and MTV HD+ on TV and OTT platform Voot Select.
🎙 Interim manager @sergibarjuan12 talks to the media ahead of today’s #BarçaAlavés pic.twitter.com/SBdw4GBrW6
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 30, 2021
Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live
Form-Guide:
Barcelona: LLWWL
Alaves: WWLLW
Team-News:
Barcelona: Barcelona still have a number of injury problems, with Ansu Fati out as he suffered a blow to the right knee during the clasico, Frenkie de Jong is also out with a muscle problem, Ronald Araujo has still not recovered from his hamstring injury, Pedri won’t be back before the international break as he recovers from a muscle injury, Ousmane Dembele is not fit enough to make the squad. Sergi Roberto is also injured, he has been withdrawn from the squad.
Barcelona’s squad to face Alaves. #BarcaAlaves pic.twitter.com/vi0GU2NnrB
— RouteOneFootball (@Route1futbol) October 30, 2021
Riqui Puig is expected to replace De Jong in midfield. Coutinho is expected to be dropped and replaced by Gavi, Serginho Dest is expected to move back to full-back, with Yusuf Demir being given a start. Both Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero are expected to start.
Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live
Alaves: Alaves has no major injury concerns and everyone is expected to be fit.
However, Calleja could decide to freshen his side in a couple of positions, with Toni Moya potentially coming into the midfield, while Manu Garcia could get the nod in the number 10 spot.
Predicted Lineups:
Barcelona (4-3-3):
Ter Stegen
Dest, Pique, Garcia, Alba
Gavi, Busquets, Puig
Demir, Aguero, Memphis
Alaves (4-2-3-1):
Pacheco
Navarro, Laguardia, Lejeune, Duarte
Moya, Loum
Pellistri, Garcia, Rioja
Joselu
Key Players:
Memphis Depay:
Sergio Aguero:
Joselu:
Facundo Pellistri:
Editors pick
