Raphael Dias Belloli scores twice as Barcelona defeat Alaves 6-1

Barcelona’s early control sets the tone

Barcelona defeated Alaves 6-1 at Spotify Camp Nou, with Raphael Dias Belloli’s two goals helping the hosts lead 4-0 at half-time. The result made Barcelona provisionally top of Primera División on 30 points after 11 matches.

Raphael Dias Belloli opened the scoring in the 8th minute, assisted by Fermín López, to make it 1-0. Fermín then made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute after Lamine Yamal’s assist. Raphael Dias Belloli struck again in the 41st minute, with Fermín López providing the assist, for 3-0.

Lamine Yamal added Barcelona’s fourth in the 45th minute from João Cancelo’s pass. He scored again in the 64th minute, assisted by Gabriel Jesus, to make it 5-0. Anthony Gordon completed Barcelona’s scoring in the 81st minute after Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante’s assist. Mariano Díaz pulled one back for Alaves in the 84th minute, leaving the final score 6-1.

Possession and chances underline Barcelona’s dominance

Barcelona had 77% possession and completed 769 accurate passes to Alaves’ 182. The hosts also led total shots 13-7, shots on goal 7-3 and expected goals 3.24-0.64. Alaves’ five offsides compared with Barcelona’s one, while neither side received a red card.

Fermín leads the individual display

Fermín was the highest-rated player at 9.5. He played 90 minutes, scored once, supplied two assists and created four key passes. Barcelona’s listed form began with successive wins, while Alaves’ form included wins, draws and losses.

Barcelona moved from 27 points to 30 and now lead Alaves by 18 points. Alaves remain on 12 points and went into the game seventh; their position after the result depends on tie-breakers.