Yamal brilliance & Olmo double: Barcelona defeat Deportivo Alaves 3-1 to move top of the table

Lamine Yamal & Dani Olmo inspire crucial victory ahead of Atletico Madrid showdown

Yamal brilliance & Olmo double: Barcelona defeat Deportivo Alaves 3-1 to move top of the table

Barcelona climbed to the top of the La Liga table, albeit temporarily after overturning early deficit to beat Deportivo Alaves 3-1 on Saturday in matchday 14.

The visitors stunned Barca with goal inside the opening minute through Pablo Ibanez but the Catalans responded with authority.

Early scare, quick reaction

• Lamine Yamal equalised in the 8 minute, finishing off well constructed move to settle Barcelona’s nerves.

• Dani Olmo put Barca ahead in the 26 minute before sealing the victory with his second of the night in second half stoppage time.

The win takes Barcelona to 34 point, two ahead of Real Madrid who visit Girona on Sunday and can reclaim top spot.

The result comes at crucial moment for Xavi’s team, just days after their heavy 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League.

It also boosts morale ahead of Tuesday’s high profile La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid, a match that could define the momentum of Barca’s season.