Barcelona host Alaves in La Liga looking to bounce back from two straight defeats
Barcelona welcome Deportivo Alaves to the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday for matchday 11 of La Liga, with the Catalan side aiming to recover from consecutive losses, according to Gazeta Esportiva.
Barcelona return to La Liga action this Saturday as they host Deportivo Alaves at the Spotify Camp Nou, in a match counting towards the 11th round of the Spanish championship, as reported by several media outlets including Onze Mondial and Gazeta Esportiva.
The Catalan club are looking to recover from two consecutive defeats, the most recent being a painful loss in El Clasico, according to Soccernews. The match against Alaves represents an opportunity for Barcelona to get back on track in the league campaign.
Team news and squad
Barcelona have announced their squad for the match, which includes two young talents from the club's youth academy, Victor Guillem (2007) and Ebrima, as reported by Foot Mercato. The inclusion of these two promising players highlights the club's continued reliance on its youth system.
Mundo Deportivo has published what it considers the probable starting lineup for Barcelona against Alaves, though the exact composition was not detailed in the available information.
Broadcast and kickoff information
Several media outlets have provided details on how to watch the match. According to L'Équipe and RMC Sport, the game will be broadcast in France, with specific channel and kickoff time information available from these sources. In the Netherlands, the broadcast rights for La Liga belong to Ziggo Sport, as reported by Soccernews.
AS has also provided live coverage of the match, with pre-match analysis and the latest news about the encounter. Calciomercato.com has similarly offered information on streaming options, channels, date, time and lineups for the fixture.
Match context
Barcelona's recent form has been a concern, with the team suffering two consecutive defeats in all competitions. The match against Alaves comes at a crucial moment in the season, as the Catalan side look to stabilize their position in the league standings.
Alaves, for their part, will be looking to cause an upset at the Spotify Camp Nou, where Barcelona have traditionally been strong. The match is scheduled for Saturday evening, allowing fans to follow the action live.
