Álvaro Cortés Set to Start for Barcelona at Alavés Vs Barcelona

Álvaro Cortés is set to make his first-team debut as a starter for Barcelona in alavés vs barcelona at Mendizorroza. The move comes after Barcelona wrapped up the trophy last Sunday in the Clásico, but Hansi Flick still wants the squad to push on toward 100 points.

Álvaro Cortés At Mendizorroza

Cortés has spent much of the second half of the season in first-team call-ups without getting official minutes. This time, the Barcelona defender is expected to begin the match, giving him a first senior appearance after a season in which he captained Barça Atlètic and scored three goals.

Flick’s plan also reaches beyond one debut. He wants to rest the Cubarsí-Gerard Martín partnership, and the visit to Alavés opens the door for more young players to be used in a match that still carries pressure at both ends of the table.

Barcelona Rotation Under Flick

Tommy Marqués and Xavi Espart could also get minutes against Alavés. Espart has already made official appearances this season, including a start against Sevilla, so Barcelona are not only handing out a debut but also extending the run of younger players who have already been folded into the senior group.

Barcelona arrive with the league already won, yet Flick is still asking for a clean finish to the season. The 100-point target gives the trip to Mendizorroza a clear edge: a champion’s rotation on one side, and an Alavés side in a relegation place needing a win to stay in the fight on the other.

Alavés And The Relegation Fight

That setup turns Cortés’ start into more than a routine selection. Alavés need points, Barcelona want standards, and the coach wants to keep the group sharp while giving minutes to players who have spent the season waiting for this chance.