Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 12:30 PM ET (9:30 AM PT)

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona

What’s at Stake

Barcelona enters this LaLiga fixture sitting third in the table with 22 points, looking to rebound from their defeat to Real Madrid in El Clásico and close the gap at the top.

Elche, newly promoted and currently eighth with 14 points, has been one of the pleasant surprises of the season. A positive result at the Olímpic would further confirm their strong start and solidify their mid-table ambitions.

Team News

Barcelona

• Several key players remain sidelined, including Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Gavi.
• Manager Hansi Flick faces the challenge of reshaping his lineup amid injuries and fatigue.
• Youngsters like Lamine Yamal and Fermín López could play decisive roles in covering the absences.

Elche

• The visiting side has built its success this season on defensive stability and disciplined organization.
• However, Elche has yet to win away from home, something they’ll try to change against one of LaLiga’s heavyweights.

Keys to the Match

• Emotional Recovery: Barcelona needs an immediate reaction after their Clásico defeat to regain momentum in the title race.
• Home Fortress: The Catalans have a dominant record at home against Elche, adding both confidence and pressure.
• The Underdog Factor: Elche could exploit Barça’s long injury list to frustrate Flick’s side and snatch a valuable point.
• Tactical Depth: With so many absences, Barcelona must rely on collective play and creativity in midfield to avoid surprises.

Barcelona’s depth and resilience will once again be tested at Montjuïc. For Flick and his team, it’s not just about the three points — it’s about proving that even with half the squad unavailable, they can still play like contenders.

What a goal by Marcus Rashford!

Rafa Mir cuts distances for Elche

Ferran scores and the match is 2-0!

Lamine Yamal scores an amazing goal!

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