Mendizorroza Stadium is completely sold out for the upcoming LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alavés and FC Barcelona, a crucial fixture for the home side as they fight to avoid relegation from Spain’s top flight. With 37 points and sitting third from bottom, the Basque club faces three decisive matches that will determine their short- and medium-term future. A couple of wins could be enough to secure survival, and their first opportunity comes this Thursday against a Barcelona side still riding the high of clinching the league title on Sunday.
While Barcelona would normally be heavy favorites, the circumstances suggest Alavés’ chances have significantly improved. The hosts have had time to prepare, are better rested, and will enjoy full backing from a packed stadium. This is the fifth time this season that Mendizorroza has sold out, following previous full houses against Real Madrid, Osasuna, Real Oviedo, and Athletic Club. However, in those four matches, Alavés recorded two draws and two losses, meaning they have yet to win in front of a capacity crowd.
“The support from the stands will once again be a vital boost for a team that continues taking steps toward the goal set for this campaign. Mendizorroza will be key in this high-stakes encounter,” the club stated on its official website.