90' + 6' FULL-TIME: DEPORTIVO ALAVES 1-1 BARCELONA.
90' + 4' Messi has a crack from outside the penalty area but again Lejeune manages to throw himself in front of the effort - putting it wide for a corner. Barcelona are throwing everything at their opponents, but heroic defending keeps this match level!
90' + 3' Barcelona have only won three of their last seven trips to Basque Country in LaLiga (D3 L1), after winning their previous seven in the competition.
90' + 1' The fourth official indicates five minutes will be added to the end of the 90 for stoppages.
82' Pedri finds Roberto open on the right, but the full-back’s curling cross is met by a strong Pacheco punch. The play is then brought to a halt for offside in the build-up, which sends Koeman into a rage on the touchline. It was certainly a tight decision.
80' Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has scored 10 goals in his nine LaLiga games against Alavés and scored two goals and provided an assist on his last trip at Mendizorrotza in the competition, last July.
78' Koeman continues to roll the dice, replacing Fati with Braithwaite in an attempt to steal a late winner.
76' Alaves have been allowing Barcelona to ease forward to the 18-yard box, where they are packing the space and making it very difficult for their opponents to play a pass through on-goal. It’s a bit risky from the hosts - but with a man less, it’s to be expected.
63' BARCELONA GET THEMSELVES LEVEL! Fati makes a challenge on the loose ball outside the penalty area and it breaks kindly for Griezmann, who latches onto it inside the 18 and chips it over Pacheco! 1-1!
62' Yellow 2nd/RC José Ignacio Peleteiro Ramallo
60' It’s better suited for a right-footed player, but Messi takes it anyways. He tries for goal but gets it all wrong, skewing it high.
59' Fati on the turn just outside the 18-yard box is taken down by Battaglia - giving Barcelona another free-kick to trouble the keeper from the left.
50' Griezmann attempts to put it around Lejeune and chase down the ball, but the centre-back uses his body well to shield possession before using his goalkeeper as an outlet. Once again, the striker hasn’t really settled into the match or linked up well with his team-mates, though he could be the key to Barcelona’s success should he find his shooting boots.
48' Koeman’s displeasure with his side’s first-half is on full display, as the coach makes three changes as well as a tactical alteration at the half. The removal of Lenglet at centre-back seemingly forces De Jong to drop back further to cover, while Pjanic operates as the forward-minded midfielder.
46' Alaves get the match restarted from the kick-off!
45' + 1' HALF-TIME: DEPORTIVO ALAVES 1-0 BARCELONA.
45' + 1' The fourth official indicates two minutes will be added for stoppages.
45' Fati squares it for Messi inside the penalty area, but the left-footed effort is no trouble for Pacheco.
44' The counter continues, just until Lenglet as Rioja’s jersey is pulled by the centre-back. It’s a free-kick for the hosts, while the Barcelona player receives a yellow card.
44' Busquets is booked for a sliding challenge in midfield, in a failed attempt to prevent a counter-attack.
31' ALAVES TAKE THE LEAD AFTER A MESS IN BARCELONA’S DEFENCE! Rioja bursts forward on a counter-attack, but loses possession just outside the 18-yard box to Pique. The defender passes it back to Neto and looks for the pass back, but the keeper’s first touch is poor - allowing Rioja to slip in, take possession back and tuck it away! 1-0 to the hosts!
28' Mendez buys his side some time, winning a free-kick on the right-hand side after allowing Alba to nip at his heels.
26' Another Alaves corner comes to nothing as once again the set-piece fails to beat Griezmann at the near post.
24' CLEARED OFF THE LINE! It’s drilled low and hard by Messi but he finds Laguardia, who was stationed at the far post. Alaves put two defenders on the goal-line during the free-kick, and the strategy has paid dividends!
22' Deyverson steps into Messi - sending the Barcelona captain to the floor just outside the 18-yard box. It's a yellow card for the Alaves striker while giving Barcelona a chance to trouble Pacheco.
19' Griezmann wastes an opportunity from inside the penalty area after a delightful one-two with Fati; a move that was started by a brilliant Messi nutmeg.
17' WHAT A CHANCE FOR ALAVES! It’s sensational football from the hosts as Deyverson sends his side forward with a sweeping first-touch pass for Rioja. The winger drives towards the penalty area and plays a square pass inside the 18-yard box for Mendez - but the ensuing strike is easily parried and saved by Neto.
15' Jota tugs Griezmann’s jersey back inside the centre-circle and receives the first yellow card of the match.
12' WHAT A CHANCE! A beautiful pass from Lenglet releases Fati, who gets past Navarro on the left flank, before sending his curling effort just wide of the far post!
9' Alaves take their first corner of the match, but it’s taken flat and fails to beat Griezmann - who is stationed at the near post.
7' Griezmann chips it up for Messi on the edge of the 18, who then volleys it over the top of the defence for Fati - though Pacheco scrambles off his line to catch it.
5' Messi takes off and attempts a reverse pass to Griezmann, but Laguardia’s step wins the ball back cleanly.
3' As kick-off takes place at the Mendizorroza, Alaves look to have gone with two strikers up-top, as Rioja joins Deyverson - leaving Mendez and Duarte on the flanks.