The victory was built on a dominant first-half performance that saw the hosts take control early.
Clinical Finishing Secures Comfortable Victory
Despite missing several opportunities to extend their lead further, Barcelona remained in total command after the break. Yamal grabbed his second of the match midway through the second half with a composed finish over the goalkeeper following a pass from Gabriel Jesus. Substitute Anthony Gordon added a sixth for the hosts with a clever chip, ensuring the result was beyond doubt. Alaves managed a late consolation goal through former Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz, but it did little to dampen the mood at Camp Nou.
Manager Hansi Flick praised his team's reaction to their recent losses, highlighting the performance of his attacking unit. The match saw tactical adjustments from the manager, with Frenkie de Jong deployed in central defence and Brian Farinas making his first start at right-back to cover for a series of defensive injuries. The squad now turns its attention to a Champions League fixture against Aston Villa on Tuesday, followed by a crucial league encounter against Atletico Madrid next Sunday.
Earlier in the day, Atletico Madrid had briefly moved to the summit of the table with a 2-0 victory over Levante. Diego Simeone’s side extended their winning streak to seven league matches, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone. The win marked a significant milestone for the Atletico coach, who equalled Luis Aragones’ club record of 344 La Liga victories. Meanwhile, Alaves remain in 10th place, extending their winless run to seven matches.
