Deportivo Alaves played a La Liga Santander match against FC Barcelona at Camp Nou on October 30, 2021. The match information and image were originally distributed by Reuters Connect, as noted in the report with photo credit to Xavier Bonilla.
What was Alaves's match at Camp Nou like?
The clash took place in Barcelona and marked a visit by the Vitoria-based side to the Catalan giant's fortress. That season, the Babazorros were seeking points in an always challenging venue. The licensable picture captured by photographer Xavier Bonilla and distributed via Reuters Connect immortalized a moment of the action. The material, identified with USN MT1NURPHO000I5IJZF, had dimensions of 5000 by 3333 pixels. Sergi Barjuan was FC Barcelona's coach at the time, leading the team on an interim basis.
What is Alaves's current context in 2026?
The club's situation is very different today. In the La Liga standings as of August 31, 2026, Alaves holds a commendable second position. The team has 7 points from three matchdays, with a record of two wins, one draw, and zero losses. Their recent form is reflected in the sequence of results: win, draw, win. Defensive performance is particularly solid, with only one goal conceded so far this season. In attack they have scored five goals, giving them a positive goal difference of +4. This updated data is available on our standings page.
What is the team's next challenge?
The immediate schedule sees Alaves preparing for their next league commitment. The team will face Osasuna at Mendizorrotza on September 6, 2026. The Navarrese rival arrives for that match placed seventh in the table. This home game represents an opportunity for Alaves, second in the standings, to consolidate their strong start to the season. Fans can check all the calendar details in our fixtures section.
Where can you see the historic match image?
The photograph from the 2021 match is available as licensable content through the Reuters Connect platform. The report, which includes multiple related content entries under the same title, carries the topics 'Europe' and 'Sport'. It is important to note that Reuters Connect includes a disclaimer stating it has not verified or endorsed the material. The image serves as a visual record of a past chapter in the fixtures between Alaves and Barça. The present for Deportivo Alaves, however, is focused on maintaining their excellent competitive momentum. With a stern defense and an effective attack, the team approaches the match against Osasuna with ambition. The current squad, which can be followed in our squad section, is working to ensure the 2021 visit to Camp Nou is merely a precursor to an even more successful era.
