Already-crowned La Liga champion FC Barcelona faced a 1-0 loss against Deportivo Alaves. Just three days post their title win, Barcelona’s performance seemed impacted by their celebrations, falling well below their usual standard. The sole goal of the match was netted by Ibrahim Diabate in the final play of the first half, securing victory for Alaves and lifting them out of the relegation zone.
Desperate for points to avoid relegation, Alaves gradually gained momentum in the game, with Szczesny, Barcelona’s goalkeeper, increasingly tested before conceding a goal towards the end of the first half. Following a corner, Ibrahim Diabate outplayed Marc Bernal to score a remarkable volley. Despite Diabate’s near miss in the second half, Alaves focused on defending their lead, disrupting Barcelona’s play and securing a crucial win for their survival hopes.
In the end, Alaves celebrated a significant victory in their battle for survival, while Barcelona’s hopes of a 100-point league campaign came to an end. Meanwhile, Sevilla clinched a 3-2 victory over Villarreal, propelling them to 10th place in the standings. Villarreal, already assured of a spot in the next season’s UEFA Champions League, initially took a 2-0 lead before Sevilla’s comeback with goals from Oso and Kike Salas. Akor Adams sealed the win for Sevilla with a 72nd-minute goal.
