Match report

Barcelona Stuns Alaves 5-0 in La Liga Showdown

Alaves
Alaves
0–5
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Jul 19, 2020

Barcelona showcased a powerful offensive display, defeating Alaves 5-0 in a La Liga encounter. Goals from Ansu Fati, Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Nelson Semedo solidified the win, leaving Alaves struggling to keep up. The victory boosts Barcelona's La Liga position and highlights their strength in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Alaves 0 - 5 Barcelona
  • • Goals: Ansu Fati (24'), Lionel Messi (34' and 75'), Luis Suárez (44'), Nelson Semedo (57')
  • • Assists: Lionel Messi, Riqui Puig, Jordi Alba, Clémentation Lenglet
  • • Substitutions: Alaves made multiple substitutions (Alberto Rodríguez, Lucas Pérez, O. Burke, Manu García, Camarasa) as they tried to improve their performance
  • • Turnover in Momentum: Barcelona's early goals set the tone and maintained pressure throughout the match.

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Roberto Jiménez (G)
  • 21 Martín Aguirregabiria (D)
  • 5 Víctor Laguardia (D)
  • 6 Lisandro Magallán (D)
  • 17 Adrián Marín (D)
  • 16 Edgar Mendez (M)
  • 10 Víctor Camarasa (M)
  • 19 Manu García (M)
  • 24 Oliver Burke (M)
  • 7 Lucas Pérez (F)
  • 9 Joselu (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Aritz Castro
  • 27 Alberto Rodríguez
  • 12 Rafa Navarro
  • 15 Ljubomir Fejsa
  • 36 Abdallahi Mahmoud
  • 32 Paulino De la Fuente
  • 38 José Luis Rodríguez
  • 29 Borja Sainz
  • 20 Pere Pons
  • 18 Aleix Vidal
  • 11 Luis Rioja

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Neto (G)
  • 20 Sergi Roberto (D)
  • 33 Ronald Araujo (D)
  • 15 Clément Lenglet (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 22 Arturo Vidal (M)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 28 Riqui Puig (M)
  • 10 Lionel Messi (F)
  • 9 Luis Suárez (F)
  • 31 Ansu Fati (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Marc-André ter Stegen
  • 36 Arnau Tenas
  • 2 Nélson Semedo
  • 21 Frenkie de Jong
  • 19 Martin Braithwaite

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    24' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fati · Assist: L. Messi
  2. Barcelona
    34' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: Riqui Puig
  3. Barcelona
    44' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Suárez · Assist: Jordi Alba
  4. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alberto Rodríguez · On: Laguardia
  5. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Rioja · On: O. Burke
  6. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Pons · On: Lucas Pérez
  7. Barcelona
    50' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Semedo · On: Clément Lenglet
  8. Barcelona
    57' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Semedo · Assist: Riqui Puig
  9. Barcelona
    59' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Frenkie de Jong · On: Sergio Busquets
  10. Alaves
    59' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Fejsa · On: Manu García
  11. Alaves
    65' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mahmoud · On: Camarasa
  12. Barcelona
    75' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: Jordi Alba
  13. Barcelona
    78' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Braithwaite · On: A. Fati

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Barcelona
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 91%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 338 745
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 0 8
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 274 680
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ansu Fati's early goal at 24' gave Barcelona a quick lead and set the tone for the match
  • ▸ The consecutive goals by Lionel Messi (34') and Luis Suárez (44') in the first half sealed Alaves' fate
  • ▸ Nelson Semedo's goal at 57' ensured a comfortable lead for Barcelona, stifling any hopes of a comeback