FC Barcelona Play Against Deportivo Alavés

May 13, 2026, 20:55
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Introduction

FC Barcelona are the champions of Spain. They play against Deportivo Alavés on Wednesday, May 13.

Main Body

Barcelona won the league title. Now they want 100 points. They need to win their last three games. Some players are sick or hurt. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha cannot play. But Andreas Christensen is back. Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, changed some players. A young player named Álvaro Cortés will start the game. Joan Garcia is the goalkeeper. Deportivo Alavés are in 19th place. They need points to stay in the league. Two of their players cannot play. Their coach says Barcelona is a very strong team.

Conclusion

Barcelona want a record. Alavés want to save their place in the league.

Learning

The Power of "Want" and "Need"

In this story, we see two very important words that tell us why people do things: Want and Need. At A2 level, knowing the difference helps you describe goals.

1. The Desire (Want)

  • Barcelona want a record.
  • They want 100 points.
  • Meaning: This is a dream or a wish. It is not a disaster if they don't get it, but they really hope to.

2. The Requirement (Need)

  • They need to win.
  • Alavés need points to stay in the league.
  • Meaning: This is a necessity. If they don't do this, something bad happens (like losing their place in the league).

Quick Pattern Guide:

Subject →\rightarrow want/need →\rightarrow Thing/Action

  • I want →\rightarrow a coffee. (Wish)
  • I need →\rightarrow water. (Survival)

Word Alert: "Cannot" Notice how the text says "cannot play." This is just a shorter way to say "are not able to play." It is used for rules or health (being sick/hurt).

Vocabulary Learning

champions (n.)
people who win a competition
Example:The champions celebrated after the match.
league (n.)
a group of teams that play against each other
Example:They play in the same league.
title (n.)
a name given to a winner
Example:He won the title of best player.
points (n.)
scores that teams earn
Example:They need more points to win.
coach (n.)
a person who trains a team
Example:The coach gave a speech.
goalkeeper (n.)
a player who stops the ball from entering the goal
Example:The goalkeeper saved the shot.
record (n.)
a best achievement
Example:They set a new record.
save (v.)
to keep something from being lost or destroyed
Example:She saved her place in the league.