Rabat \u2013 Barcelona\u2019s dream of reaching the 100-point milestone this season is officially over following a loss against Alav\u00e9s on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The match, held at Mendizorroza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, marked Barcelona\u2019s fifth defeat of the campaign. All of the team\u2019s defeats this season happened away from home.<\/p>\n
Alav\u00e9s are currently fighting to avoid relegation, yet they managed to beat Barcelona 1-0 and officially end the champions\u2019 hopes of breaking the points record.<\/p>\n
The match was decided by a single goal just before halftime. Ibrahim Diabat\u00e9 scored the winner for Alav\u00e9s in stoppage time, firing a volley past Szcz\u0119sny following a corner kick.<\/p>\n
Even though Barcelona kept most of the possession, they struggled to create good chances. And they were ultimately unable to find an equalizer before the final whistle.<\/p>\n
The Spanish giants secured the La Liga title earlier this season with a 2-0 victory in El Cl\u00e1sico. While the team remained focused on achieving a perfect statistical finish, their latest defeat in Vitoria ensures they will fall short of that historic total.<\/p>\n
The Catalan club missed their final challenge of the year and will no longer match the 100-point record set by Mourinho\u2019s Real Madrid in 2011-12 or Vilanova\u2019s Barcelona in 2012-13.<\/p>\n
Hansi Flick changed the lineup by starting several new players. He gave \u00c1lvaro Cort\u00e9s his debut and started Szczesny in goal to protect Joan Garc\u00eda\u2019s lead for the Zamora Trophy.<\/p>\n