FC Barcelona 3-1 Deportivo Alavés: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FC Barcelona 3-1 Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Deportivo Alavés stunned FC Barcelona with an early goal just one minute in, as P. Ibanez found the net to give the visitors a surprise lead. Barcelona responded swiftly, with Lamine Yamal equalising in the 8th minute, assisted by R. Lewandowski, before D. Olmo put the hosts ahead in the 26th minute with an assist from Raphinha. The first half saw yellow cards for both sides, including M. Bernal for Barcelona in the 36th minute and A. Rebbach for Alavés in the 32nd, as Barcelona began to assert control through possession.

The second half featured tactical changes, with Barcelona making double substitutions at the 46th minute, bringing on M. Rashford for M. Bernal and J. Kounde for E. Garcia, while Alavés received further bookings with Calebe cautioned in the 53rd minute.

Alavés made a series of substitutions around the hour mark and later, but Barcelona maintained their dominance, adding a late goal from D. Olmo in the 90+3rd minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal, to seal the victory. A final yellow card came for Barcelona’s J. Garcia in the 90+2nd minute, but it did little to alter the outcome as the hosts secured a comfortable win.

FC Barcelona’s 69% possession dominance allowed them to control the game’s tempo, translating into more successful dribbles at 66 compared to Alavés’s 48, which helped in creating attacking opportunities and limiting the visitors’ threats.

With five corners to Alavés’s four, Barcelona generated consistent pressure, though the match saw a total of five yellow cards—two for Barcelona and three for Alavés—indicating a competitive but not overly fractious encounter without any red cards or penalties influencing the result.

Substitutions were maximised by both teams at five each, with Barcelona’s changes, such as Pedri replacing Raphinha and F. Torres coming on for R. Lewandowski at the 60th minute, injecting fresh energy that contributed to maintaining their lead, while Alavés’s adjustments, like J. Guridi for P. Ibanez at the 68th minute, aimed to chase the game but ultimately fell short.

The three assists for Barcelona compared to Alavés’s one underscored the hosts’ more effective build-up play, culminating in no injury-time goals beyond Olmo’s late strike, which effectively killed off any comeback hopes.

The match’s decisive moments began with Alavés’s shock opener in the 1st minute, as P. Ibanez scored, assisted by V. Parada, but Barcelona quickly turned the tide with Lamine Yamal’s equaliser in the 8th minute and D. Olmo’s goal in the 26th minute, shifting momentum firmly in their favour.

Key substitutions proved impactful, particularly Barcelona’s halftime switches where M. Rashford replaced M. Bernal and J. Kounde came on for E. Garcia, bolstering their midfield and defence to sustain pressure. The game’s final turning point arrived in stoppage time with Olmo’s second goal in the 90+3rd minute, assisted by Yamal, ensuring a two-goal cushion after Alavés had pushed forward following their own changes, such as C. Vicente replacing Calebe in the 59th minute.

FC Barcelona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the attacking trio behind the striker providing fluid movement, highlighted by the partnership between Raphinha and D. Olmo in creating chances. At the same time, the midfield base offered stability to support their possession-based approach.

Deportivo Alavés deployed a 4-1-4-1 shape, relying on a solid defensive midfielder to shield the backline, with wingers like A. Rebbach contributing to counter-attacks and partnerships in midfield aiming to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm.

D. Olmo earned Man of the Match honours with his brace, scoring in the 26th and 90+3rd minutes to turn the game in Barcelona’s favour, demonstrating sharp finishing and composure under pressure that directly influenced the final result.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Deportivo Alavés (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Win: 4-2 vs Celta de Vigo (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Elche (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Real Madrid (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celta de Vigo (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Girona (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Espanyol (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Rayo Vallecano (A)

FC Barcelona will aim to build on this victory to maintain their strong position in La Liga, with their next fixture offering a chance to extend their form against upcoming opposition.

Deportivo Alavés face the task of recovering from this defeat in their push to avoid relegation battles, looking ahead to their next match as an opportunity to regain momentum.

Bwin brings you the most exciting betting promotions and the latest betting offers to enhance your experience.

For the best La Liga outright predictions, explore our Outright Betting guide.

Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.