Newly crowned La Liga champions FC Barcelona return to action as they travel to face Deportivo Alavés at Estadio de Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Barcelona officially secured the 2025-26 La Liga title after defeating archrivals Real Madrid CF in a decisive victory that mathematically sealed the championship. With the title now wrapped up, Barcelona enters this Round 36 matchup looking to continue its impressive unbeaten run and celebrate its league triumph with another strong performance.
What Channel Is Alavés vs. Barcelona On Today?
Fans in the United States can watch the match live across ESPN platforms.
- TV Channel: ESPN Deportes
- Live Stream: ESPN+, ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Kickoff Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The game will stream live for subscribers through ESPN services.
Where Is Alavés vs. Barcelona Being Played?
- Venue: Estadio de Mendizorrotza
- Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Capacity: 19,840
- Surface: Grass
Cloudy conditions and temperatures around 52 degrees are expected during kickoff.
Barcelona Clinches La Liga Title
Barcelona enters the match riding massive momentum after officially clinching the La Liga championship with a statement victory over Real Madrid. The Catalan side has been dominant throughout the second half of the season, combining elite attacking play with consistent defensive performances.
Recent Barcelona results:
- Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid
- Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona
- Getafe 0-2 Barcelona
- Barcelona 1-0 Celta Vigo
- Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Winning the league title against Real Madrid added even more significance to Barcelona’s successful campaign, giving fans another memorable Clásico moment in club history.
Alavés Looking to Finish Strong
Alavés continues fighting for a strong finish to the season and will hope home-field advantage helps them compete against the league champions.
Recent Alavés results:
- Elche 1-1 Alavés
- Alavés 2-4 Athletic Club
- Alavés 2-1 Mallorca
- Real Madrid 2-1 Alavés
- Real Sociedad 3-3 Alavés
Despite inconsistent results, Alavés has shown resilience offensively and could pose problems for Barcelona in front of the home supporters.
Barcelona Continues Celebration Tour
With the La Liga trophy already secured, Barcelona can now focus on ending the season on a high note while giving supporters more reasons to celebrate. Fans will also be watching to see whether manager and squad rotation impact the lineup following the emotional title-clinching victory over Real Madrid.
For Alavés, facing the newly crowned champions provides a major opportunity to secure a statement result before the season concludes.