Barcelona faces Deportivo Alavés this Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the 14th round of LaLiga, at Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Espanha. The match starts at 3:15 pm local time (12:15 pm in Brasília), with the Catalan team in second place and 31 points, aiming to surpass Real Madrid in the table. Alavés, 14th place with 15 points, arrives after defeat to Celta from Vigo and is looking for points away from home in an unfavorable record.
Coach Hansi Flick names Lamine Yamal as a starter on the right wing, after the young Spaniard contributed assists in the victory over Athletic Club. Eduardo Coudet, from Alavés, maintains the defensive structure, but deals with suspension that affects the Basque defense.
The confirmation of Yamal reinforces the fast attack of Barça, which leads in goals in LaLiga, while the visitor prioritizes counterattacks with Lucas Boyé.
Lamine Yamal boosts Catalan ends
Lamine Yamal, 17 years old, starts as a starter after standing out at Champions, where he made a decisive pass against The prodigy has accumulated four goals and five assists this season, averaging 1.2 offensive actions per game.
In the last training session, held on Friday, Flick positioned the player to explore lateral spaces, confirming his lineup alongside Raphinha and Lewandowski. Yamal is looking for his third goal in LaLiga, taking advantage of Alavés’s defense, which has conceded in eight of the last 12 duels.
Catalan fans see the Spaniard as a reference for the future, especially after his call-up to the under-21 team.
Lineups confirmed in tactical systems
Barcelona uses 4-3-3, with an emphasis on possession above 60% and quick infiltrations. Joan García guards the goal, with Jules Koundé, Andreas Christensen, Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde in defense. Frenkie of Jong, Marc Casadó and Dani Olmo anchor the midfield, while Lamine Yamal,
Reserves like Pedri, Eric García and Ferran Torres come in to maintain the momentum in the second half.
- Joan García (goalkeeper)
- Jules Koundé (right-back)
- Andreas Christensen (defender)
- Pau Cubarsí (defender)
- Alejandro Balde (left-back)
- Frenkie from Jong (steering wheel)
- Marc Casadó (midfielder)
- Dani Olmo (attacking midfielder)
- Lamine Yamal (right tip)
- Raphinha (left winger)
- Robert Lewandowski (center forward)
The Alavés adopts the 4-1-4-1, focusing on solidity and quick exits. Antonio Sivera defends, supported by Jonny Otto, Nahuel Tenaglia, Jon Pacheco and Youssef Enríquez. Antonio Blanco protects the defense, with Carlos Vicente, Denis Suárez, Carles Aleñá and Jon Guridi in the middle, and Lucas Boyé up front.
Substitutions include Toni Martínez and Mariano Díaz to intensify the attack if necessary.
Ranking and recent results
Barcelona maintains second place with 31 points from 13 games, registering nine wins, four draws and zero defeats in LaLiga. The Catalans scored 28 goals and conceded nine, with the best defense and most efficient attack in the league.
Alavés has 15 points, with four wins, three draws and six setbacks, leaving it four points above the relegation zone. The Vitoria team scored 12 goals and conceded 17, showing weaknesses in visiting matches, with just one away victory.
The history reinforces the superiority of Barça, winner of the last five direct clashes.
In the February 2025 game, Barcelona won 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Yamal assisting the second goal. In 49 total clashes, the home team has 35 successes, seven from Alavés and seven draws.
The Basque has not prevailed in the Catalan stadium since 2016, accentuating local favoritism.
Players in focus and absences
The Spotify Camp Nou, with 99 thousand seats, receives record attendance due to the good form of the Barça and the brilliance of Yamal, which attracts the eyes of European scouts. The location, at Barcelona, Espanha, favors the home team with constant pressure on their rivals.
Injuries mark Barcelona: Pablo Gavi and Marc-André ter Pelo Alavés, Facundo Garcés is suspended, forcing Nahuel Tenaglia into the starting lineup.
Highlights include Lewandowski, with eight goals, and Boyé, Basque top scorer with four. Yamal, in emphasis, practices dribbling and crossing to connect with the Pole.
These factors promise intense duels on the wings and contested aerial balls.
Platforms for global broadcasting
The game broadcasts on varying regional channels. No Brasil, Disney+ covers with narration in Portuguese, starting at 12:15 on Brasília.
On Espanha, Movistar LaLiga shows at 3:15 pm local time. Estados Unidos accesses ESPN+ at 10:15am ET, and parts of Europa via DAZN.
beIN Sports serves Oriente Médio with coverage in Arabic.
- Disney+ (Brazil and América Latina)
- Movistar LaLiga (Spain)
- ESPN+ (USA)
- DAZN (Selected Europe)
- beIN Sports (East Médio)
Broadcasts offer real-time data, such as ball possession and shots.
Arbitrage and numerical indicators
Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias runs the whistle, averaging 0.32 yellow cards per game and 4.55 totals per match. The referee, present in LaLiga since 2020, promotes fluidity with moderate criteria.
Barcelona records 62% possession at home, with 20 goals in six games at Camp Nou. Alavés shoots 11 times per duel on average, converting 20% of chances, but low efficiency in hostile scenarios.
In the previous round, Barça beat Athletic 4-0, with Yamal participating in a goal, while Alavés fell 1-0 to Celta.
These elements indicate Catalan dominance, with key Yamal in lateral transitions.
The clash opens up a heavy schedule for Barcelona, who will play against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions next. Três points take the lead, putting pressure on Madrid by criteria.
Alavés, with an away win this season, is aiming for points to move up and escape Z-4. With mature groups, attention returns to precise tactics and the impact of Yamal on the wing.
The confirmed lineup increases the prospects of the home team’s victory in the regional classic.
