Barcelona defeats Alaves 6-1 to reclaim La Liga top spot

Barcelona secured a dominant 6-1 victory over Alaves at the Camp Nou on October 31, 2026, during the 11th round of La Liga. This decisive win allowed the team, managed by Hansi Flick, to bounce back from their recent defeat to Real Madrid and reclaim the top spot in the league standings with 30 points.

The match was defined by a prolific first half, where Barcelona established a 4-0 lead before halftime. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 8th minute, followed by Fermin Lopez in the 23rd. Raphinha added his second goal in the 41st minute, while Lamine Yamal scored during stoppage time. In the second half, Yamal netted his second of the match in the 64th minute, and Gordon rounded off the scoring in the 82nd minute. Throughout the second half, coach Hansi Flick utilized substitutions to rotate the squad while managing the lead.

This performance highlights Barcelona's offensive consistency, successfully rebounding from previous setbacks to maintain their title challenge. The club currently remains at the pinnacle of the Spanish championship, reaffirming their status as frontrunners in the ongoing season.