Barcelona overcame Alavés, 1x3, on Saturday, on matchday 23. Coming into the contest, Luis García's team came from three wins, and Xavi Hernández's team came from a win.
The first goal was scored by Robert Lewandowski with 22 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box.
After 49 minutes, Ilkay Gundogan doubled the lead for Barcelona, with a right-foot shot. With his 5th goal of the season. With 51 minutes on the clock, Samu Omorodion struck for Alavés, through a header inside the penalty area. Vitor Roque netted the last goal after 63 minutes with a left-foot strike inside the box. After 72 minutes, the catalães saw forward get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Barcelona are 3rd in the table, with 50 points, while Alavés sit 12th place, with 26 points. In the next fixture, Xavi Hernández's team will play at home against Granada. Meanwhile, Luis García's team will host Villarreal.
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Samu Omorodion 51' | Robert Lewandowski 22' Ilkay Gundogan 49' Vitor Roque 63' |