Barcelona Triumphs Over Alavés with a 6-1 Victory at Camp Nou
FC Barcelona secured a commanding 6-1 win against Alavés, with Rafinha and Lamine Yamal each scoring twice.
Barcelona, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : FC Barcelona delivered an impressive performance at Camp Nou on November 1, defeating Deportivo Alavés 6-1. The match showcased standout contributions from Rafinha and Lamine Yamal, who each netted two goals, while Fermín López and Anthony Gordon added one goal apiece.
Rafinha opened the scoring in the 8th minute, finishing a brilliant team move that began with a stunning outside-of-the-boot pass from Pedri. Fermín doubled the lead in the 23rd minute after receiving a pass from Yamal. Alavés attempted to rally, even hitting the crossbar at one point, but Barcelona maintained control.
In the closing moments of the first half, Rafinha scored again in the 41st minute, and Yamal added his first goal during stoppage time. The second half continued the trend, with Yamal scoring his second in the 65th minute, following a clever assist from Gabriel Jesus. Initially ruled offside, a VAR review confirmed Yamal’s timing was impeccable.
Anthony Gordon capped the scoring for Barcelona in the 81st minute, before Mariano Díaz scored a consolation goal for Alavés just three minutes later. This victory marked a strong comeback for Barcelona, who had faced defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, and it keeps them at the top of La Liga standings.
