Alaves vs Barcelona Match Update: Key Player Availability

Match Context

The La Liga clash at Estadio Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz kicks off on 2026-05-13 at 19:30 UTC. Alaves enter round 36 in 18th place on 37 points with a goal difference of -13, fighting against relegation. Barcelona travel as league leaders, sitting 1st with 91 points and a +60 goal difference, already dominating the domestic table.

Alaves Availability

Alaves face both suspension and fitness concerns. F. Garces (Suspension) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. F. Garces (Suspension) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. The uncertainty over L. Boye is significant: he has contributed 11 goals and 1 assist in 27 league appearances, providing a key outlet in attack.

Barcelona Availability

Barcelona will be without several important names. A. Christensen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Lamine Yamal (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. Raphinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. A. Christensen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. Lamine Yamal (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. Raphinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. The absence of Lamine Yamal is a major blow, with 16 goals and 11 assists, while Raphinha has added 11 goals and 3 assists.

Impact Summary

Alaves risk losing 11 league goals if L. Boye does not feature, weakening an attack that has scored 41 times overall. Barcelona’s attacking output is more heavily hit: Lamine Yamal and Raphinha combine for 27 goals and 14 assists, removing a substantial portion of their wide threat and creativity, though top scorer Ferran Torres (16 goals) and R. Lewandowski (13 goals) remain available.