7M - Alaves Stun Barcelona to End 100-Point Season Dream

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FC Barcelona's pursuit of a historic 100-point La Liga campaign came to an abrupt halt following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Alaves. The loss at the Mendizorrotza Stadium officially ends the Blaugrana's chances of matching the all-time points record, despite their comfortable position at the top of the table.

Hansi Flick's side struggled to break down a resilient Alaves defense that was fighting for top-flight survival. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Alaves capitalised on a counter-attack to score the game's only goal. Despite overwhelming possession and a late surge of pressure from Barcelona, the home side held firm to secure a vital three points in their relegation battle.

While Barcelona remains the heavy favorite to clinch the league title in the coming weeks, the result serves as a significant reality check. The defeat is only Barcelona's third of the season, but it ensures that the prestigious century-mark remains out of reach for this year's squad.