Barcelona hit Alaves for 6-1 as Yamal and Raphinha shine
Barcelona have identified Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro as their ‘dream’ right-back signing, though a winter move looks difficult and a summer deal is seen as more realistic.
Barcelona thrashed Alaves 6-1 to go top again, two points clear. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal scored twice each, with Fermin Lopez and Anthony Gordon also on target.
Raphinha’s brace against Alaves took him to 15 La Liga goals in 11 matches for Barcelona, matching Messi’s mark from 2012-13. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has managed more.
Fermin Lopez starred in Barcelona’s win over Alaves, setting up Raphinha, scoring from a tight angle and underlining his importance in Flick’s attacking plans.
Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw with Fulham may aid Barcelona before their Champions League meeting, with Unai Emery’s side dropping points and enduring a draining match.
Flick said it was ‘easier’ to rest Yamal after his two goals in Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Alaves, with the coach pleased by the reaction after defeats to PSG and Real Madrid.
Alaves coach Quique Sánchez Flores said ‘every Barcelona attack was going to end in a goal’ after the 6-1 defeat, taking responsibility for his side’s display.
Brian Fariñas drew praise from Barcelona fans after an assured senior debut at right-back against Alaves, linking superbly with Yamal in the 6-1 win.
Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Alaves took them to 46 goals in 11 La Liga matches, a tally not seen since Sevilla in 1940-41, and kept them top on 30 points.
Despite braces from Yamal and Raphinha in Barcelona’s 6-1 win over Alaves, Fermin Lopez was named Man of the Match after a goal and two assists.
Barcelona are linked with Lisandro Martínez, Natan, Alessandro Bastoni, Estêvão, Arthur Dias and Lucas Herrington, while Chelsea are reportedly targeting Jules Kounde in January.
Barcelona beat Alaves 6-1 to return to the top, with Yamal and Raphinha scoring twice and Fermin Lopez shining with a goal and two assists.
Yamal answered Ballon d’Or disappointment with a powerful goal against Alaves, taking the Barcelona winger to 11 goals and 10 assists in 14 matches this season.
Flick reached 100 Barcelona wins in 131 matches after the 6-1 Alaves rout, faster than Guardiola’s 139, though still behind Luis Enrique’s club-best 126.
Rodri registered his first Barcelona assist in the 6-1 win over Alaves, supplying Anthony Gordon for the hosts’ sixth goal in a needed bounce-back display.
Barcelona debutant Brian Fariñas impressed at right-back against Alaves, with the 20-year-old producing a standout piece of skill and linking well with Yamal.
