Barcelona will look to bounce back from consecutive defeats when they host Alaves in their La Liga match on Saturday night. The Catalan team is coming off a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the recent El Clasico, while Alaves played to a 1-1 draw against Malaga in their last outing in the league. Barcelona started the 2026-27 season strongly, winning their first 11 games. However, they have since faced two losses: a 4-2 setback against European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on October 20, followed by the loss to Real Madrid. Currently, Hansi Flick's team sits atop the La Liga standings with 27 points, but their lead has narrowed to just two points over second-placed Atletico Madrid and three points ahead of third-placed Real Madrid, highlighting the importance of the recent El Clasico result. Before the November international break, Barcelona has three more matches lined up, including a home game against Aston Villa in the Champions League next week, and a crucial La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid on November 8. Historically, Barcelona has won 36 of their last 51 encounters with Alaves across all competitions, although Alaves triumphed 1-0 in their last meeting in May. Barcelona has not lost at home to Alaves since September 2016, and suffering a third consecutive defeat this weekend would be a significant setback for Flick's team. Alaves has recorded three wins, three draws, and four losses in their 10 league matches this season, accumulating 12 points and placing them seventh in the standings. Quique Sanchez Flores' squad heads into this match following a 1-1 draw with Malaga, which extended their winless streak in La Liga to six games.