Match report

Alaves Stuns Barcelona with 1-0 Victory in La Liga

Alaves
Alaves
1–0
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
May 13, 2026

Alaves stunned Barcelona with a 1-0 victory in their La Liga match on May 13, 2026, thanks to a goal from I. Diabate. Barcelona's numerous substitutions and yellow cards could not help them overcome the deficit, marking a significant upset in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • I. Diabate scored the only goal for Alaves in the 45th minute, assisted by Antonio Blanco.
  • • M. Rashford received a yellow card for Barcelona in the 46th minute.
  • • Barcelona made multiple substitutions in the second half, including R. Bardghji, Marc Casadó, and P. Cubarsi coming on.
  • • Alaves also made several substitutions, notably bringing on A. Manas and Denis Suárez.
  • • João Cancelo and A. Rebbach received yellow cards for persistent fouling.

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 7 A. Perez (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 16 V. Koski (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 21 A. Rebbach (D)
  • 18 J. Guridi (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 4 D. Suarez (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)
  • 22 I. Diabate (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 17 Jonny Otto
  • 34 A. Manas
  • 3 Yusi
  • 27 E. Munoz
  • 9 M. Diaz
  • 10 C. Alena
  • 23 C. Protesoni
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 5 J. Pacheco
  • 20 Calebe
  • 19 P. Ibanez

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Szczesny (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 36 A. Cortes (D)
  • 3 A. Balde (D)
  • 17 M. Casado (M)
  • 22 M. Bernal (M)
  • 19 R. Bardghji (M)
  • 20 D. Olmo (M)
  • 14 M. Rashford (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Garcia
  • 33 E. Aller
  • 7 F. Torres
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 8 Pedri
  • 18 G. Martin
  • 6 Gavi
  • 2 J. Cancelo
  • 15 A. Christensen
  • 24 E. Garcia
  • 43 T. Marques
  • 42 X. Espart

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    45' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Diabate · Assist: Antonio Blanco
  2. Barcelona
    46' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rashford

    Foul

  3. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bardghji · On: F. Torres
  4. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marc Casadó · On: Pedri
  5. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Cubarsi · On: X. Espart
  6. Alaves
    64' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Diabate · On: A. Manas
  7. Alaves
    64' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Denis Suárez · On: P. Ibanez
  8. Barcelona
    79' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Balde · On: João Cancelo
  9. Alaves
    80' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Parada · On: C. Protesoni
  10. Alaves
    81' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rebbach

    Persistent fouling

  11. Barcelona
    87' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Bernal · On: T. Marques
  12. Barcelona
    89' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    João Cancelo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Barcelona
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 59% 89%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 189 676
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 0.66 0.59
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 23% 77%
Goals Prevented 0.12 0.12
Accurate Passes 112 605
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by I. Diabate in the 45th minute set the tone for the match and marked a crucial turning point.
  • ▸ Barcelona's inability to capitalize on their numerous substitutions and increased possession led to Alaves maintaining control and securing the victory.