Sergi Barjuan takes charge of the first team for the match against Alaves on Saturday night, marking the start of the club's post-Ronald Koeman era. After a dismal run of form, the Dutchman was sacked seconds after the 1-0 away loss to Rayo Vallecano in midweek, and everyone associated with the club will be hoping that the new era will see a more optimistic version of the Blaugrana. Barcelona is now in ninth place in the league, but the Camp Nou faithful are confident of a triumph against Alaves, who are currently in 16th place. Stay tuned to this live blog for details on the build-up to Barcelona vs Alaves and the match itself.
LIVE: Barcelona vs. Alaves:
This is the start of our Barcelona versus Alaves live blog, which will be updated throughout the LaLiga Santander match. The most recent entries are always those closest to the top.
Eric Garcia goes for a run in the eighth minute.
Before Aguero takes over, Eric Garcia carries the ball into the penalty area from his own half. The Argentine makes an attempt to find Dest, but his pass is intercepted.
THE JOURNEY HAS BEGUN.
At Camp Nou, Sergi Barjuan's first game in command of Barcelona has begun. Can the Catalans get back on track?
Alaves' AntonBarcelona's probable line-up versus Alaves at 17:00 BST.
Sergi Roberto and Ousmane Dembele have been left off Sergi Barjuan's initial squad list owing to injury, joining the likes of Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Martin Braithwaite.io Sivera fills up for the injured Fernando Pacheco in goal, while Joselu, a former Real Madrid striker, leads the line as usual for the visitors.
Sivera, Navarro, Lejeune, Laguardia, Duarte, Moya, Loum, Pons, Rioja, Edgar, Joselu are the starting XI for Alaves against Barcelona.
Barcelona's confirmed line-up vs Alaves at 18:45 BST.
Sergi Barjuan has picked his first Barcelona starting XI, with two alterations from the one named by Ronald Koeman for Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Rayo. Sergi Roberto is replaced by Oscar Mingueza, and Philippe Coutinho is replaced by Gavi.
Marc Andre ter Stegen; Oscar Mingueza, Gerard Pique, Eric Garcia, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Nico Gonzalez, Gavi; Sergino Dest, Kun Aguero, and Memphis Depay are the starting XI for Barcelona against Alaves.
The Camp Nou is open at 18:00 BST.
The Camp Nou is in immaculate condition as the club prepares to usher in a new era following the dismissal of coach Ronald Koeman on Wednesday. Barcelona is aiming to win three points against Alaves at home, and a strong crowd is expected to give the players a lift
Barcelona's probable line-up versus Alaves at 17:00 BST.
Sergi Roberto and Ousmane Dembele have been left off Sergi Barjuan's initial squad list owing to injury, joining the likes of Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Martin Braithwaite.
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Where can I watch Barcelona against Alaves at 16:00 BST?
The encounter between Barcelona and Alaves will be watched throughout the world, especially given the hosts' current situation and the appointment of a new, albeit interim, head coach. The match between Barcelona and Alaves will be broadcast on LaLiga TV in the United Kingdom, and ESPN+ in the United States.
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