In a surprising turn of events, Barcelona's hopes of matching the all-time La Liga record of 100 points were dashed with a 1-0 defeat to Alaves in Vitoria. Ibrahim Diabate's goal during first-half stoppage time secured a crucial victory for Alaves, lifting them out of the relegation zone to 15th place. Barcelona, who recently celebrated their league title, struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession. Manager Hansi Flick highlighted the positives of giving young players experience, including 21-year-old Alvaro Cortes, who made his debut. In other matches, Sevilla staged a remarkable comeback against Villarreal, winning 3-2 to move up to 10th place, while Espanyol finally secured their first win of 2026 against Athletic Bilbao, ending an 18-match winless streak. Mallorca's 3-1 loss to Getafe left them in a precarious position, further complicating their fight against relegation.