Elche vs Barcelona Preview: Team News, Predicted Line-ups and 1-3 Score Prediction
Barcelona begin their delayed La Liga campaign away to Elche, aiming to defend their league title after a strong summer rebuild. The champions have dominated this fixture, winning 14 of their last 15 meetings and each of their last eight visits to the Martinez Valero. Elche stayed up by one point last season but were formidable at home, where they collected 81% of their total points. They also scored in both meetings against Barcelona last term and will hope their home form can make this contest competitive. Barcelona are expected to rely on the attacking threat of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Anthony Gordon, although Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji remain unavailable. Elche will be without several injured players, including Yago Santiago and Grady Diangana. Elche may find a goal, but Barcelona's superior quality should prove decisive. Prediction: Elche 1-3 Barcelona.
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