FC Barcelona News: 31 October 2026; All set for La Liga match against Alavés, Hansi Flick confirms plan to sign center-back in January

FC Barcelona finalized their preparations for an upcoming La Liga clash against Alavés, incorporating five players from Barça Atlètic into the final training session. Manager Hansi Flick spoke ahead of Saturday's fixture, expressing a desire to return to winning ways and maintaining total commitment to the squad's established style of play following supportive backing from the club hierarchy.

Flick also confirmed that Barcelona intends to pursue a center-back during the January transfer window if conditions allow. Meanwhile, midfielder Dani Olmo recently celebrated reaching 100 total appearances for the club against PSG, and academy graduate Guillem Víctor is anticipated to make the matchday squad against Alavés.