Alaves vs Barcelona Preview: Key Player Absences Impacting La Liga Clash

Alaves host Barcelona at Estadio Mendizorrotza on 13 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season round 36. The standings underline the stakes: Alaves sit 18th on 37 points and in the relegation zone, while leaders Barcelona are clear at the top with 91 points and a formidable +60 goal difference.

Alaves Availability

Alaves have two concerns. F. Garces (Suspension) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Boye’s absence would be a major blow to Alaves’ attack: he has contributed 11 goals and 1 assist, with 46 shots and 25 key passes, forming a key partnership with fellow forward Toni Martínez (12 goals, 3 assists).

Barcelona Availability

Barcelona travel without three 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: he has 16 goals and 11 assists, 85 shots and 72 key passes, ranking among the league’s elite creators. Raphinha also represents a major blow, adding 11 goals and 3 assists with 41 key passes and strong wing threat.

Impact Summary

Alaves risk losing a central reference in L. Boye, reducing their already modest 41-goal output. Barcelona, despite immense depth and the scoring of Ferran Torres (16 goals) and R. Lewandowski (13 goals), are deprived of two of their most productive wide playmakers in Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, trimming a significant share of their 91-goal attacking power.