Deportivo Alaves vs FC Barcelona Tickets

When the La Liga fixture list is released each season, Deportivo Alavés versus FC Barcelona is one of the ties that many of those that follow the hosts lookout for almost immediately as it pits them against one of the best clubs to have ever been created in the game of football. The Estadio de Mendizorrotza becomes an incredible place to be when stars like Lionel Messi visit, with many wanting to watch one of the greatest footballers to ever play the sport in action.

Babazorros, as Deportivo Alavés are nicknamed, might hardly be able to compare to their Catalan opponents in any form, however they have certainly become an intriguing prospect in their own right over the last decade or so. The Basque outfit have managed to establish themselves as a mid-to-top half table side and continue to strive to push for a place in European football the following season with some impressive performances.

Of course, FC Barcelona are one of the greatest teams to have ever been produced within the Spanish game and have unparalleled success when it comes down to their history within the game. The Blaugrana have managed to achieve no fewer than 76 domestic titles, which includes no fewer than 26 La Liga titles; the second-most in Spanish football. The Catalans have also been incredibly successful in European competition, as well as having squads filled with stars every single year.

With a capacity of 19,820, the Estadio de Mendizorrotza becomes the place to be when the behemoths visit the Basque region, with fans flocking to the stadium to get their 90 minutes of witnessing some of the best names football has to offer, whilst also getting to see their own stars go up against the very best in the world in the hope that they can create a memorable fixture.

Unfortunately for Deportivo Alavés, the star power that Barcelona FC are able to call upon has proved to be far too powerful for them to cope with in previous meetings, with contests generally favouring the visitors. Scores of 0-6 and multiple 0-2s will remain fresh in the minds of Babazorros supporters, although those results have not stopped fans from going and cheering their side on from the stands.

Deportivo Alavés vs FC Barcelona is certainly a fixture that promises the allure of global superstars, with Messi and Luis Suarez just a couple to have featured in recent meetings, despite the general acceptance that a negative defeat for the hosts is on the cards. However, the Estadio de Mendizorrotza’s near-20,000 capacity certainly makes it an entertaining place to be, regardless of the final score.