Barcelona Humiliated by Alaves in Shocking La Liga Collapse
Kathmandu: Deportivo Alaves secured a memorable 1 0 victory against La Liga champions Barcelona in Round 36 at the Estadio de Mendizorroza on Wednesday night. Ibrahim Diabate scored the only goal of the match in first half stoppage time to give the home side a famous win in front of more than 19 thousand supporters.
Barcelona dominated possession throughout the match but failed to register a single shot on target. Alaves defended with discipline and used their counter attacks effectively to frustrate the Spanish giants.
Barcelona Control Possession but Fail to Break Through
Barcelona entered the match as favorites after already securing the La Liga title earlier this season. The visitors controlled the ball for most of the game and finished with 77 percent possession, while Alaves had only 23 percent.
Despite their dominance on the ball, Barcelona struggled to create dangerous chances inside the final third. The Alaves defenders stayed compact and forced Barcelona players to take difficult shots from outside the penalty area.
The visitors completed many passes in midfield but lacked creativity near the goal. Several attacks ended with blocked shots or misplaced final passes.
Alaves Show Defensive Discipline
Alaves delivered one of their strongest defensive performances of the season. Every player worked hard behind the ball and remained focused for the full ninety minutes.
The home side limited Barcelona to only eight total shots during the match. Most importantly, Barcelona failed to record a single shot on target, showing how organized the Alaves defense remained throughout the game.
The crowd inside the stadium created an electric atmosphere and supported the players from the opening whistle until the final moments.
Ibrahim Diabate Scores the Winning Goal
The biggest moment of the match arrived in first half stoppage time. Alaves launched a dangerous attack after winning possession in midfield. Antonio Blanco delivered an important pass into the attacking area where Ibrahim Diabate reacted quickly.
Diabate calmly finished the opportunity and sent the home supporters into celebration. The goal came at 45 plus 1 minute and gave Alaves a valuable lead before halftime.
Barcelona attempted to respond immediately in the second half, but the home team defended bravely and protected their advantage.
Strong Goalkeeping and Teamwork
Alaves goalkeeper and defenders remained calm under pressure during the final stages of the match. Barcelona increased attacking pressure late in the game, but the home side cleared crosses and blocked passing lanes effectively.
Every Alaves player contributed defensively. Midfielders tracked back quickly while the defenders stayed organized inside the box.
The teamwork and fighting spirit shown by Alaves became the key reason behind their victory.
Match Statistics
- Final Score: Alaves 1 0 Barcelona
- Competition: La Liga Round 36
- Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza
- Attendance: 19138
- Possession: Alaves 23 percent Barcelona 77 percent
- Total Shots: Alaves 9 Barcelona 8
- Shots On Target: Alaves 3 Barcelona 0
- Expected Goals: Alaves 0.66 Barcelona 0.59
- Winning Goal Scorer: Ibrahim Diabate 45 plus 1 minute
Barcelona Miss Important Chances
Although Barcelona controlled possession, their attacking players looked below their usual standard. Several key players were unable to create dangerous moments near goal.
The absence of accurate finishing hurt Barcelona badly. Crosses into the penalty area were cleared quickly, while long range efforts missed the target.
The result highlighted one of Barcelona’s weaknesses despite their successful season. The team struggled when facing a compact defensive setup and quick counter attacking football.
Alaves Celebrate a Famous Win
The final whistle sparked huge celebrations among Alaves fans and players. Defeating Barcelona is always a major achievement for smaller clubs in Spanish football.
Players celebrated together on the pitch while supporters applauded the effort and determination shown by the team.
The victory also provided an important confidence boost for Alaves as the season approaches its conclusion.
What This Result Means
Barcelona remain La Liga champions despite the defeat, but the loss ends another strong unbeaten run for the Catalan club. Coach and players will now focus on improving performances ahead of next season.
For Alaves, the victory represents one of their biggest moments of the campaign. The team proved that strong organization, discipline, and teamwork can overcome even the strongest opponents.
Conclusion
Alaves produced a disciplined and determined performance to defeat Barcelona 1 0 in La Liga Round 36. Ibrahim Diabate became the hero of the night with his first half stoppage time goal.
Barcelona controlled possession but failed to produce quality chances, while Alaves defended brilliantly and took advantage of their key moment. The result will be remembered as one of the most impressive performances by Alaves this season.
