Barcelona staged a comeback to defeat Alaves 3-1, thanks to two goals from Dani Olmo, securing their fourth consecutive La Liga win. Currently, Barça sits two points ahead of Real Madrid, who have a game against Girona scheduled for Sunday.
After a disappointing defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League earlier in the week, Barcelona faced an early setback when Pablo Ibáñez put Alaves ahead within the first minute. However, they responded quickly, with Lamine Yamal equalizing just eight minutes later, followed by Olmo’s goal that shifted the momentum in Barcelona’s favor midway through the first half.
Playing at Camp Nou for the second time since their return, Barça had to wait until the final moments of the match for Olmo to secure the victory with another goal. The initial shock came from Alaves, who stunned the home fans by scoring from a corner that evaded Barcelona’s defense and almost allowed Ibáñez to put them ahead.
Barcelona quickly reclaimed their focus, netting their first goal in just seven minutes, as Raphinha delivered a perfect cross that Yamal expertly converted. Alaves nearly reclaimed the lead shortly after, with Abde Rebach’s pass to Johnny Otto thwarted by a fine save from Joao Garcia.
Barça soon took control again, as Raphinha netted his second goal of the season, completing a swift play inside the box. The hosts could have extended their lead before halftime, but Yamal’s effort went astray after rounding Antonio Cibera.
Continuing to pressure the Alaves defense, Cibera had to make another crucial save against a close-range header from Robert Lewandowski. Yamal came close again with a long-range shot that sailed just over the bar.
In stoppage time, Olmo combined with Yamal to skillfully finish into the bottom corner, sealing the three points for the home side.
Fan Take: This victory is significant for Barcelona fans as it demonstrates their resilience and ability to rebound from setbacks. With the title race heating up, this win could be pivotal in maintaining their momentum and keeping pressure on rivals like Real Madrid.
