Depor Alaves Shocks Title-Winners Barca 1-0 in La Liga Thriller

FC Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations turned sour as Deportivo Alaves pulled off a remarkable 1-0 upset in their season finale clash. The Basque side, desperate to dodge relegation, outfought and outsmarted the champions in a tactical masterclass. Alaves gradually asserted control, pinning Barcelona back with relentless pressure. Goalkeeper Szczesny faced a barrage of shots, but it was a corner in first-half stoppage time that broke the deadlock. Ibrahim Diaw shrugged off Marc Bernal, sidestepped the onrushing keeper, and rifled home a volley that sealed the points. Post-interval, Diaw nearly doubled the lead with a header, only for Szczesny's reflexes to intervene. Alaves then parked the bus, forming an impenetrable wall around their penalty area. Barcelona's possession dominance yielded few chances as Alaves slowed the game to a crawl, frustrating their star-studded opponents. The minimal added time irked Barcelona fans, but Alaves' celebrations were justified. This result lifts them above the drop zone, while Sevilla's dramatic 3-2 triumph over Villarreal—thanks to goals from Oso, Salas, and Adams after trailing 2-0—solidifies their mid-table position. Barcelona's slip serves as a cautionary tale amid their festive mood.