MADRID, Oct 31 — Barcelona dropped more points in La Liga after failing to beat Alaves yesterday as their first game since the sacking of Ronald Koeman ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw at Camp Nou. Sergio Aguero had to be taken to hospital for tests after suffering breathing problems during the...
MADRID, Oct 31 — Barcelona dropped more points in La Liga after failing to beat Alaves yesterday as their first game since the sacking of Ronald Koeman ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw at Camp Nou.
Gerard Pique was also taken off with a calf strain and, along with Aguero, will now be a doubt for Tuesday’s crunch Champions League game away at Dynamo Kiev. Even more worrying for Barca will be the gap behind the top four is five points while attendances suggest the team’s form is creating a sense of apathy amongst supporters, with only 37,238 inside the 99,000 Camp Nou.
But while the first half an hour was slightly more purposeful from Barcelona, they still struggled for chances and the defence was beaten too easily for Rioja’s equaliser. Depay was slipped through by Gavi and Nico Gonzalez but hit the post and then Antonio Sivera as Alaves held on for a hard-fought point.Earlier, Vinicius’ sensational start to the season continued as he scored twice in Madrid’s victory over Elche to ensure the rested Karim Benzema was not missed.
“We were very practical,” said Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. “After only two days rest it’s not possible to play with intensity and energy.”
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