Barcelona strengthened their position at the top of La Liga with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, October 31, responding impressively to consecutive defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

Hansi Flick's side delivered an attacking performance, scoring four goals in the first half before adding two more after the break to secure all three points in their Matchday 11 encounter.

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each scored twice, while Fermín López and substitute Anthony Gordon also found the net. Mariano Díaz scored Alavés' only goal late in the match.

The victory lifted Barcelona to 30 points from 11 matches, restoring their two-point advantage over second-placed Atlético Madrid, who had defeated Levante 2-0 earlier on Saturday.

The result provided an important response following Barcelona's 4-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Clásico.

Barcelona Establish Early Dominance

Barcelona made an immediate impact, opening the scoring in the eighth minute through Raphinha.

The move began with Pedri splitting the Alavés midfield with an accurate pass to Fermín López, who delivered the ball across the penalty area for Raphinha to finish.

Fermín doubled the advantage in the 23rd minute. After receiving a pass from Lamine Yamal, the midfielder created space before firing into the net from a tight angle.

Alavés briefly threatened to respond, but Barcelona continued to control the match.

Raphinha scored his second goal in the 41st minute after Fermín recovered possession and created another opportunity for the Brazilian forward.

Barcelona added a fourth in first-half stoppage time when Yamal struck a low shot into the corner from the edge of the penalty area, giving the hosts a commanding advantage at the break.

Yamal and Gordon Complete the Rout

Barcelona maintained their attacking pressure after half-time, continuing to create opportunities against the visitors.

Yamal scored his second goal in the 64th minute after substitute Gabriel Jesus played him through behind the Alavés defence. Although the goal was initially ruled out for offside, a VAR review overturned the decision.

Flick later introduced Anthony Gordon, who made an immediate contribution.

In the 81st minute, Gordon collected a through ball from Rodri and finished with a delicate chip to make it 6-0.

Alavés managed to score a consolation goal three minutes later when Mariano Díaz capitalised on a defensive mistake by Rodri, bringing the final score to 6-1.

A Timely Response for Flick

The victory was particularly significant for Barcelona after a difficult run of results.

Their defeat to Real Madrid had ended a sequence of nine consecutive league victories, while the loss to Paris Saint-Germain had raised further questions about the team's recent performances.

Against Alavés, however, Barcelona demonstrated their attacking quality and ability to respond under pressure.

Flick also faced defensive selection challenges, with six players unavailable, including four defenders. Frenkie de Jong was deployed in central defence alongside Pau Cubarsí, while Brian Fariñas made his first-team debut at right-back.

Despite those adjustments, Barcelona produced a convincing performance, with Fermín López particularly influential through his goal and two assists.

Barcelona Look to Maintain Their Lead

Barcelona now sit on 30 points after 11 league matches, two ahead of Atlético Madrid.

However, the season remains long, and maintaining consistency will be essential if Flick's side are to retain their position at the top of Spanish football.

The Catalan club will next turn their attention to the Champions League, where they are scheduled to host Aston Villa on November 3.

The victory over Alavés offers Barcelona renewed confidence and a timely opportunity to build momentum as they continue their pursuit of domestic and European success.