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ANALYSIS: LAMINE YAMAL AND DANI OLMO DELIVER AGAINST TOUGH ALAVES OPPOSITION
Barcelona overcame an early scare to defeat Alaves 3-1. Teen star Lamine Yamal and a Dani Olmo brace sealed the comeback win on the club's 126th anniversary.
After Pablo Ibanez surprised everyone with an early goal, Barca answered back thanks to their young star, Lamine Yamal, with an assist from Raphinha, who was back in action.
Olmo put Barca ahead in the first half and then scored again late in the game, securing their win in their second game back at Camp Nou, which is still being rebuilt.
Barca's 126th birthday celebrations weren't as lively as usual after Chelsea beat them 3-0 in the Champions League earlier in the week.
Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong were out, and Jules Kounde started on the bench after scoring an own goal at Stamford Bridge.
Flick put Raphinha, the Brazilian winger, in the starting lineup for the first time since his injury. He also brought Marc Bernal back into midfield for his first start for Barca since August 2024, after he recovered from knee surgery.
Last weekend, Barcelona easily won 4-0 against Athletic Bilbao in their first game back home. However, Alaves put up a much tougher fight.
Alaves got an early lead when Ibanez scored after Marc Casado failed to clear a corner, and Victor Parada passed the ball back toward the goal.
Flick's team quickly responded when Yamal powerfully shot the ball into the net after Raphinha's low cross found him. Dani Olmo also tried to hit the ball but missed.
Barca's goalie, Joan Garcia, made an amazing save to stop Calebe just before Barca took the lead.
Raphinha was involved in the goal again, passing the ball back for Olmo, who shot it into the near post.
Yamal almost increased Barca's lead, but his shot hit the post after he got past Antonio Sivera.
Lucas Boye almost made Yamal pay for his miss, but his shot went just wide before halftime.
Barca's playmaker, Pedri Gonzalez, also came back from injury as a substitute in the second half, and the 45,000 fans in the stands cheered loudly.
Yamal's shot from the edge of the box went just wide, and Olmo's shot rolled past the post as Barca struggled to finish the game.
Alaves almost tied the score through Boye, but Barca's defender, Pau Cubarsi, made a critical block to stop them.
Finally, Olmo scored the third goal in stoppage time, beating Sivera after a great setup from Yamal.
LEADER RAPHINHA: WHY BARCA NEEDS HIS DEMANDS TO KEEP WINNING
FC Barcelona star Raphinha admitted his demanding nature is 'tiresome' but essential for success. He is pushing teammates for higher standards ahead of the Atletico Madrid clash.
FC Barcelona's Raphinha admits he can be a pain, but that kind of honesty—holding himself and his teammates responsible—is what the team needs.
After a couple of so-so seasons, Raphinha came alive when Hansi Flick arrived in 2024/2025, even becoming the Champions League's top player for setting up goals.
Barca only made it to the semifinals in that competition, losing to Inter Milan. Yet, the Brazilian was key in winning all three major Spanish trophies, putting the club back on top in Spain.
Even though Flick has been reminded that Barca has the same points (34) after 14 games this season, something feels off.
Raphinha was seen cheering up Flick after a 3-1 win over Alaves on Saturday. The number 11 also spoke openly on DAZN Espana.
I think I’m a bit tiresome, sometimes too much. But I think pressing is important. I’m sure my teammates think I talk too much on the field. But I’m going to ask more from everyone. "I take responsibility, and in the locker room, we all hug to celebrate," Raphinha said.
If Barca wants to stay ahead in Spain and maybe win in Europe, it needs this kind of honesty and a leader who keeps everyone in check.
Flick has already said that egos ruin success, and some people think certain players aren't trying as hard in games as they do in practice.
If Raphinha stays healthy, at least we know one player will do his best and make sure everyone else does too.
What else did Raphinha say?
I’m trying to be my best. I can’t play 90 minutes yet, but when I’m on, I try my hardest. I felt tired in the second half. I'm working hard to get back to my best. I want to help the team, and I’m happy to start at number 11.
Raphinha and FC Barcelona are back in action, hosting Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Tuesday night.
BARCELONA TARGETS SAVINHO: MAN CITY WINGER RAPHINHA'S LONG-TERM SUCCESSOR
Barcelona is reportedly eyeing Man City's promising 21-year-old Brazilian winger Savinho. The Catalan club sees him as the ideal replacement for Raphinha down the line.
A recent report from Fichajes says Barcelona has its eyes on Manchester City winger Savinho. The Catalan club is supposedly thinking of the Brazilian player as a possible replacement for Raphinha down the road.
Savinho's Been Doing Well in the Premier League
Savinho hasn't been a regular starter for Man City this season, but he's still managed to impress in attack. The Brazilian has scored one goal and assisted on two others in 15 games for Man City in all tournaments this season.
The 21-year-old has shown he can be a threat, averaging 1.55 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League, with 42.9% of those shots hitting the target. Savinho is also pretty good at passing, completing 79.5% of his attempted passes in the English top league (stats from fbref.com).
His contract with Man City runs through the summer of 2031, so it won't be simple for Barcelona to get him cheap next year.
What Savinho Would Offer Barcelona
Savinho is a solid dribbler and can make some exciting runs out wide. He's got an ability to make key passes in the final third and can shoot with power from a distance.
The Brazilian player can score and set up goals when he plays regularly and feels confident on the pitch. He already knows La Liga well, so he should adapt to Barcelona pretty quickly.
Savinho could add quality and depth to Barca's attack under manager Hansi Flick. He's got the skills to compete for a starting role at the club and could be a good replacement for Raphinha in the future.
At 21, Savinho has the potential to become a star in European soccer. He could even assist Barcelona in competing for big titles in the next ten years. So, Flick should seriously consider trying to sign him this January or at the end of the season.
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