Barcelona host Elche in La Liga this evening. Get all the team news here…
Barcelona face a must-win match against Elche in La Liga this evening.
After losing El Clasico to rivals Real Madrid last weekend, the Blaugrana are at risk of losing even more ground to their title rivals.
But Hansi Flick’s side have a good opportunity to recapture some winning form and move back to within five points of Los Blancos.
Read on to discover the full team news for both sides.
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Barcelona Team News
Marcus Rashford makes another start for Barcelona with Robert Lewandowski only among the substitutes.
Frenkie De Jong also gets the nod with Pedri recently picking up an injury.
Lamine Yamal will be expected to lead the hosts’ attacks, after being shut out by Real Madrid last weekend.
Barcelona: Szczesny, Balde, Araujo, Ferran, Yamal, Rashford, Fermin, Casado, De Jong, Kounde, Garcia
Elche Team News
Elche will do their best to contain Barcelona, but it will not be an easy task.
They have gone with a back five, and are relying on Andre Silva and Rafa Mir to try and pinch something.
Elche: Pena, Pedrosa, Bigas, Aguado, Da Silva, Mir, German, Febas, Alvara, Neto, Affengruber
How to watch Barcelona v Elche
Barcelona vs Elche kicks off at 5.30pm UK time. You can watch the game on Premier Sports or La Liga TV.
Stats for Barcelons v Elche
- Barcelona have never lost to Elche in their 13 previous meetings
- The last time these two sides met in La Liga, Barcelona ran out 4-0 winners
