Alejandro Balde Benched for Barcelona vs Alavés

Barcelona's Alejandro Balde was left on the bench for their LaLiga match against Alavés, surprising fans after Xavi Espart's injury. Many took to X to express their disbelief, calling it disrespectful. Coach Hansi Flick mentioned Balde needs more confidence to perform, but fans are left wondering why he isn't starting when the team needs him most.