"FC Barcelona can go to the top of the table in La Liga today as they get set to take on Deportivo Alaves at the Spotify Camp Nou. Only one point behind leaders Real Madrid, the reigning champions can claim pole position for themselves with a victory that is very much needed after the midweek loss to Chelsea in the Champions League."
"Marc Bernal, who has been used carefully since his return from ACL injury, makes his first start of the season in midfield, with Frenkie de Jong unavailable and Pedri not ready to start yet. Bernal pairs up with fellow academy graduate Marc Casado in the centre of the park, while Dani Olmo comes in as the No. 10 with Fermin Lopez out injured. Meanwhile, in defence, Eric Garcia slots in at right-back, replacing Jules Kounde, while Alejandro Balde continues on the left."
Barcelona can move to the top of La Liga with a win over Deportivo Alavés at the Spotify Camp Nou, sitting one point behind leaders Real Madrid. A victory is especially needed after a midweek Champions League loss to Chelsea. Manager Hansi Flick named a starting XI that includes Marc Bernal's first start of the season in midfield alongside academy graduate Marc Casado, with Dani Olmo occupying the No. 10 role. Eric Garcia starts at right-back with Alejandro Balde on the left, Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin form the central defence, Joan Garcia is in goal, and Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha lead the attack.
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