50' Every single Alaves player is behind the ball at the moment, which is making it very difficult for Barca to break down due to mass numbers. Alaves look strong mentally this afternoon and as time goes on without a Barca goal, the visitors will begin to become more and more frustrated. Perhaps then a good opportunity for Alaves to counter.
48' Messi is given far too much time and space on the edge of the box and he fires a powerful volley at goal, however this time it doesn't trouble Pacheco as it flies harmlessly wide of the goal. Barca back in control, but more wary of an Alaves counter-attack.