November 29, (THEWILL) — Barcelona overturned an early deficit to defeat Alaves 3-1 at Camp Nou on Saturday, briefly moving top of LaLiga.
Pablo Ibanez gave the visitors a surprise lead within the opening minute, but Lamine Yamal responded seven minutes later, smashing home from Raphinha’s delivery to restore parity.
Dani Olmo then put the hosts in front midway through the first half, side-footing past Antonio Sivera from distance.
Yamal nearly extended the advantage before the interval, striking the post, while Lucas Boye wasted a golden opportunity at the opposite end, shooting wide from close range.
Alaves pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, with Pau Cubarsi blocking Boye’s attempt at the near post before Joan Garcia denied Jon Guridi.
The visitors’ efforts to salvage a point ultimately proved fruitless.
Olmo sealed the result in added time, latching onto Yamal’s precise pass and finishing low into the corner for his second goal.
The victory lifted Barcelona two points clear of Real Madrid ahead of their fixture against Girona on Sunday.
Hansi Flick’s side bounced back from their midweek defeat to Chelsea, demonstrating attacking sharpness despite the early setback. The win keeps their title challenge alive at the newly reopened stadium.
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