Barcelona's French defender #23 Jules Kounde (R) controls the ball while teammate Barcelona's Spanish defender #42 Xavi Espart is jostled by Alaves' Spanish forward #34 Aitor Manas during the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Mendizorroza Stadium in Vitoria on May 13, 2026. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP via Getty Images)