Barcelona hosts Deportivo Alavés this Saturday, November 29, 2025, for the 14th round of LaLiga, at Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Espanha. The game starts at 3:15 pm local time (12:15 pm in Brasília), with the Catalan team aiming for the lead after 31 points in 13 matches. Alavés, with 15 points in 14th place, seeks to react to two consecutive defeats in a match where Barça historically dominates.
Coach Hansi Flick selects Robert Lewandowski as the starting center forward, after the Pole scored five goals in the team’s last six games. Eduardo Coudet, from Alavés, maintains the defensive focus, but faces absences that weaken the Basque rearguard.
The confirmed presence of Lewandowski reinforces the Catalan attack, which leads LaLiga in goals scored, while Alavés relies on counterattacks to surprise.
Lewandowski leads the Catalan attack
Robert Lewandowski, 37 years old, starts as a starter after recovering from muscle fatigue, marking his 12th consecutive game in the position. LaLiga’s top scorer with eight goals this season has scored 11 goals in 19 matches between club and country, averaging 0.58 per game.
In Friday’s training, Flick adjusted aerial plays with the Pole, confirming his central lineup to exploit Alavés’s unstable defense, which conceded goals in seven of the last ten games. Lewandowski is looking for his 15th goal in the championship, extending his personal record.
The fans hope that the veteran will repeat his performance from September, with a hat-trick in the 5-1 rout of Villarreal.
Lineups confirmed in tactical schemes
Barcelona adopts a 4-3-3 formation, with an emphasis on ball possession greater than 60% and high pressing. Joan García defends the goal, followed by Jules Koundé, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí and Alejandro Balde in defense. Frenkie of Jong, Eric García and Fermín López control the midfield, while Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski form the offensive trio.
Substitutions include Dani Olmo, Pedri, and Ferran Torres to rotate and preserve energy in the second half.
- Joan García (goalkeeper)
- Jules Koundé (right-back)
- Ronald Araújo (defender)
- Pau Cubarsí (defender)
- Alejandro Balde (left-back)
- Frenkie from Jong (steering wheel)
- Eric García (midfielder)
- Fermín López (attacking midfielder)
- Lamine Yamal (right tip)
- Raphinha (left winger)
- Robert Lewandowski (center forward)
Alavés responds with 4-1-4-1, prioritizing compression and quick transitions. Antonio Sivera is the goalkeeper, with Jonny Otto, Nahuel Tenaglia, Jon Pacheco and Youssef Enríquez in the four. Antonio Blanco anchors the middle, aided by Carlos Vicente, Denis Suárez, Carles Aleñá and Jon Guridi, with Lucas Boyé in front.
Reserves like Toni Martínez and Mariano Díaz come in to reinforce the attack in disadvantageous scenarios.
Current positions and recent performance
Barcelona occupies second place with 31 points in 13 rounds, adding nine wins, four draws and no defeats in LaLiga. The Catalans scored 28 goals and conceded nine, maintaining the best defense and the most prolific attack in the competition.
Alavés has 15 points, with four wins, three draws and six setbacks, placing it four points above the relegation zone. The Basque team scored 12 goals and conceded 17, showing difficulties in away games, where they won just once.
Historical dominance favors Barça, which has won the five most recent direct clashes.
In February 2025, Barcelona beat Alavés 3-1 at Mendizorroza, with two goals from Lewandowski. In total, in 49 duels, the Catalans have 35 wins, seven from Alavés and seven draws.
The visitor has not beaten their rival since 2018, reinforcing the home team’s favoritism in the Camp Nou.
Absences and highlights in teams
The Spotify Camp Nou, with a capacity for 99 thousand fans, is filled with anticipation for the performance of Lewandowski, who shone with 12 goals in the previous season. The stadium, located at Barcelona, Espanha, boosts the home team with constant support.
Injuries affect Barcelona: Pablo Gavi, Marc-André ter Pelo Alavés, Facundo Garcés is suspended, making room for Nahuel Tenaglia.
Key players include Yamal, with five assists, and Boyé, with four goals for the Basques. Lewandowski, in focus, trains submissions, aiming to connect with the wingers to define the score.
These adjustments promise intensity in aerial disputes and set pieces.
Channels for live streaming
The match arrives on several regional platforms. No Brasil, Disney+ broadcasts with narration in Portuguese, starting at 12:15 pm on Brasília.
At Espanha, Movistar LaLiga covers at 3:15 pm local time. Nos Estados Unidos, ESPN+ airs at 10:15 a.m. ET, and Europa accesses via DAZN in select areas.
Oriente Médio follows beIN Sports, with real-time analysis.
- Disney+ (Brazil and América Latina)
- Movistar LaLiga (Spain)
- ESPN+ (USA)
- DAZN (Selected Europe)
- beIN Sports (East Médio)
These options include statistics such as ball possession, shots and cards during the game.
Arbitration Details and Metrics
Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias referees the match, registering an average of 0.32 yellow cards per match and 4.55 total. The referee, with experience in LaLiga since 2020, applies balanced criteria, with few interruptions.
Barcelona has 65% possession at home, scoring 20 goals in six games at Camp Nou. Alavés finishes 11 times per duel on average, converting 20% of the chances, but faces low efficiency away from home.
In the previous round, Barça beat Athletic 4-0, with Lewandowski scoring, while Alavés lost 1-0 to Celta.
These data point to a game controlled by the Catalans, with the Pole as a decisive player in infiltrations.
Calendar and relevance of the clash
The duel begins a challenging sequence for Barcelona, who will face Eintracht Frankfurt at Champions on Wednesday. Três points would put the Catalans in the lead, surpassing Real Madrid by balance.
Alavés, with one away win this season, needs to score to consolidate its intermediate position and distance itself from Z-4. With experienced squads, the emphasis is on tactical precision and Lewandowski’s contribution to the attack.
The confirmed lineup increases the chances of a positive result for the home team.
