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Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Placed ninth in La Liga, FC Barcelona are struggling without their star man Lionel Messi. With a 0-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano, Ronald Koeman’s reign also ended and now it’s up to  Sergi Barjuan to steady the ship before Xavi Hernandez takes over in November. On Sunday (India time), Barcelona will […]

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Placed ninth in La Liga, FC Barcelona are struggling without their star man Lionel Messi. With a 0-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano, Ronald Koeman’s reign also ended and now it’s up to  Sergi Barjuan to steady the ship before Xavi Hernandez takes over in November. On Sunday (India time), Barcelona will lock horns with 16th place Alaves. Follow BAR vs ALA Live on InsideSport.in.

In their last match Barcelona lost 1-0 away at newly promoted side Rayo Vallecano, a match with put an end to Ronald Koeman’s stint at Barcelona. After Koeman’s exit Barcelona president appointed an interim coach until a permanent one comes and takes over. Reports state that Barca’s midfield maestro Xavi has accepted the club’s proposal and has agreed to manage his beloved Blaugrana. His homecoming is seen as a shining light in this time of crisis at the club, however he won’t be present on the sidelines for the game against Alaves.

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live

 

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live

Currently placed 16th in the table and with only 3 wins in their last 10 games, Alaves is struggling big-time, however this club has shown in the past that they can also produce some big results, when they defeated Atletico Madrid at home.

La Liga LIVE streaming: When is Barcelona vs Alaves going to be played? 

Barcelona vs Alaves will be played on Sunday, 31th October, 12:30 AM.

La Liga LIVE streaming: Where is Barcelona vs Alaves going to be played?

Barcelona vs Alaves will be played at the Camp Nou.

La Liga LIVE streaming: Where can Barcelona vs Alaves be watched live?

Barcelona vs Alaves will be available to watch on MTV and MTV HD+ on TV and OTT platform Voot Select.

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live

Form-Guide:

Barcelona: LLWWL

Alaves: WWLLW

Team-News:

Barcelona: Barcelona still have a number of injury problems, with Ansu Fati out as he suffered a blow to the right knee during the clasico, Frenkie de Jong is also out with a muscle problem, Ronald Araujo has still not recovered from his hamstring injury, Pedri won’t be back before the international break as he recovers from a muscle injury, Ousmane Dembele is not fit enough to make the squad. Sergi Roberto is also injured, he has been withdrawn from the squad.

Riqui Puig is expected to replace De Jong in midfield. Coutinho is expected to be dropped and replaced by Gavi, Serginho Dest is expected to move back to full-back, with Yusuf Demir being given a start. Both Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero are expected to start.

 

Barcelona vs Alaves Live: Post Ronald Koeman era begins with home test against Alaves, follow BAR vs ALA live

Alaves: Alaves has no major injury concerns and everyone is expected to be fit.

However, Calleja could decide to freshen his side in a couple of positions, with Toni Moya potentially coming into the midfield, while Manu Garcia could get the nod in the number 10 spot.

Predicted Lineups:

Barcelona (4-3-3):

Ter Stegen

Dest, Pique, Garcia, Alba

Gavi, Busquets, Puig

Demir, Aguero, Memphis

 

Alaves (4-2-3-1):

Pacheco

Navarro, Laguardia, Lejeune, Duarte

Moya, Loum

Pellistri, Garcia, Rioja

Joselu

Key Players:

Memphis Depay:

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Sergio Aguero:

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Joselu:

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Facundo Pellistri:

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