Alaves vs Barcelona Match Preview: Key Updates and Availability

Match Context

The La Liga clash at Estadio Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz kicks off on 2026-05-13 at 19:30 UTC. Alaves enter round 36 in 18th place on 37 points with a goal difference of -13, fighting against relegation. Barcelona arrive as league leaders, sitting 1st with 91 points and a goal difference of 60, already in a dominant position.

Alaves Availability

Alaves have two concerns. F. Garces (Suspension) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Boye has been a key attacking figure with 11 goals and 1 assist, so his uncertainty is a potential major blow for a side that has scored 41 league goals.

Barcelona Availability

Barcelona travel without several important names. A. Christensen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Lamine Yamal (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. Raphinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. Lamine Yamal’s absence is a major blow, as he has delivered 16 goals and 11 assists, leading the league in assists. Raphinha also represents a major blow, contributing 11 goals and 3 assists.

Impact Summary

Alaves risk losing 11 of their 41 goals if Boye does not feature, significantly reducing their attacking threat. Barcelona are deprived of 27 league goals and 14 assists from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha combined, but still retain prolific options such as Ferran Torres (16 goals) and R. Lewandowski (13 goals) to sustain a high attacking output.