Barcelona travel to Mendizorroza on 13 May 2026 for a La Liga clash against struggling Alaves, with the newly crowned champions looking to maintain their momentum while the hosts fight desperately to avoid slipping into the relegation zone during the final weeks of the season. Although Barcelona have already secured the league title, the atmosphere surrounding this match remains important because Alaves are under increasing pressure after another difficult stretch of results.
Prediction: Barcelona to Win
Even with the title already secured, Barcelona still look strongly positioned to take all three points. Hansi Flick’s side have maintained high competitive standards throughout the season and there is little indication that motivation levels will suddenly disappear during the closing stages of the campaign.
There is also the possibility that Barcelona continue pushing toward the symbolic milestone of one hundred league points, an achievement that would further underline the dominance of their season. Without other major competitions left to distract them, the visitors can fully focus on maintaining rhythm, intensity, and professionalism in every remaining match.
Alaves enter this fixture carrying both pressure and uncertainty. Their recent form has lacked consistency, particularly in attack where the team has struggled to create enough quality chances in decisive moments. Defensively, the organisation that previously kept them competitive has also become less reliable under sustained pressure.
At home, Alaves will certainly fight aggressively and attempt to use the emotional support of the crowd to make life uncomfortable for the champions. Physical duels, defensive compactness, and quick transitions are likely to become central to their approach. Still, against a side with Barcelona’s technical quality, maintaining concentration for ninety minutes represents a major challenge.
Barcelona have looked composed, efficient, and tactically mature throughout the season under Hansi Flick. Even after mathematically securing the title, the squad still appears motivated to finish strongly and reinforce the dominance they have shown across the campaign.
The attacking structure remains fluid and dynamic, while defensively Barcelona continue controlling matches through intelligent pressing and possession management. Flick’s side rarely allow opponents extended periods with the ball, forcing teams to spend long stretches defending deep inside their own half.
