Deportivo Alavés defeated FC Barcelona 1-0 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mendizorroza Stadium [1, 2].
The result is critical for Alavés, as the victory lifted the club out of the relegation places [3]. For Barcelona, the loss ended their pursuit of a historic milestone in the LaLiga EA Sports season.
Ibrahim Diabate scored the match's only goal from a corner kick before the halftime whistle [1, 5]. The defensive effort by the home side in Vitoria-Gasteiz held firm against the champions for the remainder of the contest [1, 6].
Barcelona entered the match having already been crowned champions, but they were aiming to reach a total of 100 points [2, 3]. Following the 1-0 loss [1], the club can no longer equal that historic 100-point total [2].
The match served as a high-stakes encounter for both sides despite their differing positions in the table. While Barcelona sought a statistical record, Alavés fought for survival in the top flight [2, 3, 6].
“The victory lifted Alavés out of the relegation places”
This result highlights the stark contrast in motivations during the final stretch of the LaLiga season. While Barcelona's focus had shifted toward a historic point tally after securing the title, Alavés' desperation to avoid relegation provided the competitive edge necessary to secure three points and improve their league standing.
