Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Alavés, with Frenkie de Jong scoring in the 88th minute to seal three crucial points. The match reflected Barcelona’s ongoing struggles in attack, but the result was enough to keep them alive in the LaLiga title race.

Match ends, Barcelona 1, Alaves 0. Second Half ends, Barcelona 1, Alaves 0. Substitution, Alaves. Asier Villalibre replaces Ander Guevara. Substitutio

Real Madrid will put its LaLiga lead to the test with a crucial visit to Cornellà, where it will face an Espanyol side desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Barcelona hosts Alavés at Montjuïc,