Having lost in midweek to Shakhtar Donetsk, Barcelona have returned to winning ways after victory over Alaves at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. However, it was far from convincing, as they had to come from behind in order to secure three points.
Match Report
Alaves had a dream start, taking the lead after 18 seconds. Samu Omorodion, on-loan from Atletico Madrid, fired home a cross from the left to give the Basque lead a very early advantage.
However, Samu could, and should, have added to his tally. He had three further chances in the first half, but failed to convert any. Barcelona were awful in the opening 45, and were very fortunate to only be 1-0 down.
In the end, Samu’s missed chances came back to bite him and Alaves as Robert Lewandowski brilliantly headed home an equaliser for Barcelona soon after half time. In the process, it also ended the 35-year-old’s six-match scoreless run.
Lewandowski turned out to be the match-winner for Barcelona, as he scored the winner from the penalty spot on 78 minutes. Ferran Torres was fouled inside the area, and Lewandowski made no mistake from 12 yards.
The result sees Barcelona remain in third. They are four points behind league leaders Girona, and two behind Real Madrid, going into the international break. However, there will be further questions levelled at Xavi Hernandez and his players.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
1' GOAL! Barcelona 0-1 Alaves (Samu Omorodion)
5' No handball no penalty after VAR view
10' Felix's shot stopped by goalkeeper
13' CLOSE! Omorodion’s shot wide out
16' Lewandowski's shot saved by goalkeeper
20' CLOSE! Fermín’s shot wide out
53' GOAL! Barcelona 1-1 Alaves (Lewandowski)
62' Yellow Card! Lewandowski booked
69' Ferran and balde on
78' Penalty Goal! Barcelona 2-1 Alaves (Lewandowski)
Line-ups
Barcelona XI: Lewandowski, Gundogan, Ter Stegen, I. Martinez, Cancelo, Kounde, Ronald Araújo, Felix, Pedri, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal
Subs: Romeu, Alonso, Christensen, Pena, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Álex Baldé, Marc Casadó, Ander Astralaga
Alaves XI: Duarte, Rioja, Gorosabel, Guridi, Sivera, Ander Guevara, Antonio Blanco, Abdel Abqar, Javi López, Rafa Marín, Samu Omorodion
Subs: Kike, Nikola Maras, I.Hagi, Álex Sola, Nahuel Tenaglia, Xeber Alkain, Jesús Owono, Victor Parada, Abde Rebbach, Jon Karrikaburu, Tomas Mendes, Rubén Montero
Doxmang
1083
- Lewandowski scores a brace after struggling in the first half ⭐️ - Respect to Ferran Torres for winning the penalty 👏 - Araújo playing as a centre back changed the game. - 3 points, but we can’t be satisfied. Not at all. Nice upgraded performance in second half 🔥⚽⚽🤴💯🙌♥️👉🏆⭐
Doxmang
989
Never doubt Robert Lewandowski.🔥⭐🌹💯👉🙌👑 Goal
Paulamadubassie
831
Robert Lewandowski snapped a six-game scoreless streak with a brace to lead Barcelona to a comeback win over Alaves 👏 Back to his scoring ways 😤
collinsasaaAF
757
We won the game but there's still a lot to improve still Forca Barca[100percent]
footballloveronly
590
Barcelona players to Lewandowski be like
Peaceking1234
527
Our Little Maestro💎 is Back and Rolling 💯, Hoping for more of his Magic💫💯
Nabeel21
476
BARCELONA to haters be like 😂😂
israhim61
470
Barcelona this season at the beginning of every match 😢
Peaceking1234
464
We hope Our Tigiriho💎 comes in January 💯💯, Our Scoring Touch🎯 is Low these days but at the moment Lewy🎯 is BACK on Scoring Goals so no much worries💯💯
MikelatySogwa
448
Barcelona won the match but really it was a poor performance at the first half, Xavi has to work hard on his formation of match
CruzJR999
439
🗣️: Lewandowski Is Just Built To Demolish DEFENDERS And Score GOALS🥅⚽ That's ALL🙌💯🔥
EmeraldJ
427
I know Barcelona will win this match. I said it earlier... Congratulations to you guys
Yungswag20
408
He won us a penalty today show some appreciation on his name
munshtembo
388
If Lamine Yamal was surrounded by top players like Iniesta, Xavi, Busiquets and the likes of Neymar and Alvise,,He could've broken lots of Laliga records and sets record that could've been impossible to be broken...💯💪📌
Peaceking1234
367
Now we all see the Importance of Gavi in the Midfield , We missed his Defensive Recoveries so much , Still we won the Game , Forca Barca💙❤💪
Yungswag20
365
When Xavi put Araujo on central defender we never saw any threat from opposition players Xavi stop making these type of mistakes
Doxmang
348
Barcelona 2-1 Alaves. 👉✍️ Robert Lewandowski completed the comeback for Barcelona after scoring a wonderful brace. 💐🎊🫰 Nice and lovely Assist from kounde🤴 Pedri performed well also, he brought that balance when we needed it the most. 🤝🔥 well done FC Barcelona ⭐🌹✍️ Thank you Lewy. ❤️👑 3 points secured for the team 🔥🔥🔥🔥
BaseWrld
266
lewy will always be lewy the lewengoalski only this man can fill up his shoes
Peaceking1234
242
They are Great Midfielders and There is Gundogan💫💯 , What a Magnificent💫 Maestro🎩
BarcaFanAndNotAHater
233
Matchday talking points: 1, We didn't have our best game. Still some void spaces which might be filled by the return of Dejong. First half, we were not even in picture but were able to find rhythm in second half. 2, Lewandowski proving he still got the juice. 3, The moment at which Xavi switched positions of Araujo and Kounde won the game. Samu was stopped and cross from Kounde was a bonus. 4, Lamine shows he can be useful in defence as well.. recoveries, winning fouls.. job well done by our youngest boy. Felix doing Felix things. Most importantly, we got three points. 💪💙❤️
footballloveronly
198
One of the greatest goal scorers ever to grace the football field. The Goal Machine Lewandowski 💥💯
collection
183
The GIF is already here, my pleasure: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53618505&language=en
Alhafson
147
kounde asking araujo if there is a space in his pocket because samu wants to move in
CruzJR999
123
🗣️: Robert Lewandowski snapped a six-game scoreless streak with a brace to lead Barcelona to a comeback win over Alaves 👏 Back to his scoring ways 😤
Peaceking1234
78
Ladies and Gentlemen , THE Goal Machine🎯 is Proudly BACK💯🔥 , So Glad❤ for him 💯, Our Attacking Performance not Lovely😞 but the Win Matters the most💯😊 , Forca Barca💙❤
Peaceking1234
9
" Lewy is Finished "but has still got impressive Stats 👇😊, Goal Machine🎯 for Many Reasons💯💯