"New LaLiga champions Barcelona are out to move closer to their target of 100 points when they take on Alaves. The mood in the Barcelona camp couldn't be higher following their thrilling 2-0 El Clasico victory over Real Madrid just three days ago. That win officially clinched the La Liga title for Hansi Flick's men, sparked by a stunning Marcus Rashford free-kick that set the Nou Camp alight."
"Tonight offers a chance for Flick to rotate the squad while maintaining the high-pressing intensity that has defined their season. Alavés may be fighting for mid-table respectability, but they face a Barca side playing with the freedom of champions. Here's how they line up."
"Flick has shuffled his pack for this game with the title already secured, with La Masia product Alvaro Cortes making his first-team debut in defence. Woijcech Szczesny starts in goal in place of Joan Garcia, with Roony Bardghji and Marcus Rashford flanking Robert Lewandowski in attack."
"Stats for Alaves v Barcelona Barcelona have won their last 11 La Liga fixtures Barcelona have won 36 of their previous 50 meetings with Alaves in all competitions Alaves have not beaten Barcelona at home in a league game since 2001"
Barcelona have clinched the LaLiga title after a 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid, with Marcus Rashford scoring a decisive free-kick. The week has been emotional for Hansi Flick following the passing of his father. Barcelona now seek to move closer to a 100-point target in a match against Alaves. Flick plans squad rotation while keeping the high-pressing style that defined the season. Alvaro Cortes makes his first-team debut in defense. Wojciech Szczesny starts in goal instead of Joan Garcia, and Roony Bardghji and Marcus Rashford support Robert Lewandowski in attack. Alaves are aiming for mid-table respectability.
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