Barcelona vs Elche Clash Today in Spanish La Liga Showdown
Barcelona will face Elche today at the Olympic Stadium, as part of La Liga’s eleventh round. This match is crucial for Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick, who seeks to bounce back after a recent 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in “El Clásico.” The loss has left Barcelona trailing Real Madrid by five points in the league standings.
Elche enters this match with high hopes of delivering a strong performance against one of Spain’s football giants. The team aims to secure a positive result that boosts its ranking in the league.
Barcelona’s Performance and Statistics
Barcelona boasts the strongest attack in La Liga this season, having scored 25 goals in just ten matches. This impressive tally is attributed to the outstanding performances of young talents like Lamín Yamal and Ferran Torres. Currently, Barcelona sits in second place with 22 points, accumulated from seven wins, one draw, and two losses.
Elche’s Standing and Recent Form
Elche holds the eighth position in La Liga, collecting 14 points from three wins, five draws, and two losses. Their recent performance has been commendable, particularly following a 4-0 victory over UD Los Garés in the Copa del Rey. However, Elche has struggled on the road, yet to secure a win away this season, with three draws and two losses in five attempts.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Barcelona has an impressive record against Elche, winning 34 out of 55 previous encounters. They have never lost at home against this rival. In their last ten matches, Barcelona emerged victorious every time, including two dominating victories during the 2022-2023 season, with scores of 3-0 and 4-0.
Expected Lineups
Barcelona looks forward to welcoming back key players Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, both returning from injuries. However, several players including Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, and Pedri will not play due to injuries. Young star Lamín Yamal is likely to start despite experiencing minor thigh discomfort.
- Barcelona’s Expected Formation:
- Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny
- Defense: Jules Koundé, Kobarši, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Baldé
- Midfield: Kaseido, Frenkie de Jong
- Attack: Yamal, Fermín López, Marcus Rashford, Torres
- Elche’s Expected Formation:
- Goalkeeper: Pina
- Defense: Shost, Afengrub, Pigas
- Midfield: Núñez, Mendoza, Vivas, Aguado, Valera
- Attack: Silva, Mir
Match Timing and Broadcast
The match between Barcelona and Elche kicks off today, November 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM Cairo time and 8:30 PM Mecca time. Fans are expected to turn out en masse to support Barcelona in its pursuit of Real Madrid for the top spot in La Liga.
The match will be exclusively broadcasted by beIN Sports, which holds the rights to La Liga in the Middle East and North Africa. Viewers can also follow the match live via the beIN Connect app for high-quality streaming.
