Barcelona Vs Alaves: 3 players who will decide the game for La Blaugrana

#2 Ousmane Dembele

Ousmane Dembele will look to establish himself as a first-team player this season

A frustrating debut season for Ousmane Dembele is now in the past and the new LaLiga campaign represents an opportunity for the young Frenchman to show why Barcelona forked out such an extravagant fee for his services.

Having scored a wondergoal against Sevilla in the Spanish Super Cup, Dembele is currently in line to start against Alaves ahead of Malcom. While many drew conclusions that the arrival of Malcom could signify the end of Dembele's short career at the Nou Camp, it could actually have the opposite effect.

The 21-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer but remains in Catalonia with more determination than ever to fight for his place. The healthy competition provided by Malcom could kickstart the World Cup winner's career at Barcelona and push him to show the kind of performances that made him a superstar.

When on his game, Dembele is a joy to watch. His flair, skills, and pace can excite the fans in attendance and create golden opportunities for his teammates. As shown last week against Sevilla, he can also score breathtaking goals which decide games.