Sun Feb 02 17:11:41 UTC 2025: ## Barça Aim for Victory Against Alavés in Crucial LaLiga Clash

**Barcelona, Spain** – FC Barcelona will look to continue their winning streak when they host Deportivo Alavés at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday. The match, kicking off at 2:00 PM CET, is a crucial one in the title race, with Barça currently sitting in third place with 42 points, trailing Real Madrid (49 points) and Atlético Madrid (48 points).

Barça’s recent form has been boosted by a resounding 7-1 victory over Valencia last Sunday. However, they face a Alavés side in decent form, especially away from home, where they are unbeaten in their last three matches. Alavés will be without key players Antonio Sivera, Joan Jordán, and Abqar due to injury and suspension.

Despite Alavés’ recent positive results under manager Eduardo Coudet, Barcelona will be confident, especially considering their dominant 3-0 win over Alavés earlier this season thanks to a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick. Lewandowski, who has a remarkable record against Alavés (six goals in three games), will be a key threat for the home side. Alavés will rely on the goalscoring prowess of Kike García, who has scored nine goals this season, including six in his last six games.

This match marks Barcelona’s third home game in a week, following their 2-2 Champions League draw against Atalanta midweek. A win would put significant pressure on the league leaders and keep Barcelona’s title hopes alive.

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