Alaves boss sends fierce warning to Barcelona ahead of must-win La Liga clash: ‘We’ll have to give 200%’

Alaves boss sends fierce warning to Barcelona ahead of must-win La Liga clash: ‘We’ll have to give 200%’

While Barcelona continue to enjoy the mood surrounding another successful league campaign, things look very different for Deportivo Alaves ahead of their upcoming meeting.

For Alaves, survival is still the priority, and manager Quique Sanchez Flores knows his side is heading into one of their toughest challenges of the season against a Barcelona team that has set the standard in Spain.

Speaking ahead of the match, the Alaves coach made it clear that his players cannot afford anything less than a perfect performance if they want to compete with the Catalan giants.

“We need to read the game well because we’re up against the best team in the Spanish league.

“Barcelona will field their strongest side, and we’ll have to give 200% to make this a night to remember.”

Not expecting sympathies from Barcelona

Sanchez Flores does not expect Barcelona to slow down despite already having reasons to celebrate this season.

In fact, he believes Hansi Flick’s side will approach the match with the same intensity and aggression that has made them one of Europe’s most dangerous teams this year.

Quique Sanchez Flores has not thrown in the towel yet. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)