Barcelona thrash Alavés 6-1 at Spotify Camp Nou

The Catalan giants hosted Alavés in a LaLiga clash at Spotify Camp Nou on 31 October 2026. The atmosphere was electric as Barcelona looked to cement their attacking credentials on home soil.

How it unfolded

The match opened explosively, with Raphinha giving Barcelona the lead in the 8th minute. The Brazilian winger slotted a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner after a precise through ball from Fermín López. Just fifteen minutes later, Fermín López turned the tables on Alavés, firing a right-footed strike from a difficult angle on the right into the top left corner, assisted by Lamine Yamal.

Alavés’ first warning came in the 27th minute when Carlos Protesoni was booked for a bad foul. Barcelona’s own Pedri received a yellow card for a similar infringement in the 40th minute, setting the tone for a tightly contested midfield battle.

Raphinha doubled the home side’s advantage in the 41st minute, again finding the net with a left-footed finish from the centre of the box, this time after another incisive pass from Fermín López. The momentum swung further in Barcelona’s favour at the stroke of half-time when Lamine Yamal struck from outside the area in the 45+1 minute, his left foot guiding the ball into the bottom right corner following a cross from João Cancelo. Alavés’ Ángel Pérez was cautioned for a bad foul three minutes later (45+3).

The second half continued Barcelona’s dominance. João Cancelo was booked in the 57th minute for a bad foul, while Pablo Ibáñez received a yellow card for Alavés in the 60th minute. Lamine Yamal added his second goal of the night in the 64th minute, converting a left-footed shot from the centre of the box after a through ball from Gabriel Jesus, a decision confirmed after a VAR review.

Anthony Gordon completed the rout in the 81st minute, finishing a right-footed strike from the centre of the box after a through ball from Rodri. Alavés managed a consolation goal in the 84th minute, with Mariano Díaz slotting a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, but the damage was already done.

Standout performers

Raphinha was instrumental, scoring twice and creating space for his teammates with his pace and finishing. Fermín López not only opened the scoring but also supplied the assist for Raphinha’s second goal, showcasing his vision. Lamine Yamal emerged as a key attacking threat, netting a brace and providing the assist for Fermín López’s opener. João Cancelo’s cross led to the first half-time goal, while Gabriel Jesus supplied the decisive through ball for Yamal’s second strike. Anthony Gordon added a late goal, highlighting Barcelona’s depth in attack.

Match facts

  • Final score: Barcelona 6-1 Alavés
  • Scorers:
    • Raphinha (8’, 41’) – assist Fermín López
    • Fermín López (23’) – assist Lamine Yamal
    • Lamine Yamal (45+1’, 64’) – assists João Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus
    • Anthony Gordon (81’) – assist Rodri
    • Mariano Díaz (84’) – Alavés goal
  • Bookings:
    • Carlos Protesoni (Alavés) – 27’
    • Pedri (Barcelona) – 40’
    • Ángel Pérez (Alavés) – 45+3’
    • João Cancelo (Barcelona) – 57’
    • Pablo Ibáñez (Alavés) – 60’
  • Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona

What it means

The comprehensive 6-1 win gives Barcelona three points and a strong statement of attacking intent in this LaLiga fixture, while Alavés return home with a single point and a clear need to tighten their defence in upcoming matches.