Barcelona will host Elche at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday evening as part of La Liga’s 11th round of matches. Coach Hansi Flick’s team is aiming to return to winning ways after a recent defeat against Real Madrid in the El Clásico, which ended 2-1. This loss placed Barcelona five points behind the league leaders.
Elche enters this match with high ambitions, hoping to put in a strong performance against one of Spain’s biggest clubs. They seek a positive result to improve their position in the league standings.
Current Standings and Performance
Barcelona currently sits in second place in La Liga for the 2025 season with 22 points. They have recorded seven wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring 25 goals to boast the most effective attack in the league. Young stars like Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres have significantly contributed to this tally.
Meanwhile, Elche ranks eighth in the standings with 14 points from ten matches. Their record includes three victories, five draws, and two defeats. Elche aims to solidify its mid-table position while looking to build on their impressive start this season.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Barcelona has an excellent record against Elche, winning 34 out of 55 encounters. Additionally, they have never lost to Elche at home. In their last ten meetings, Barcelona has come out on top in all matches, including two significant victories in the 2022-2023 season, ending 3-0 and 4-0.
Elche’s Ambitions This Season
After promoting from the second division, Elche has shown promising signs this season. They recently won a Copa del Rey match against UD Los Garíes, delivering a decisive 4-0 victory. However, they struggled in their last league fixture, losing 1-0 to Espanyol, and are still searching for their first away win of the season, having drawn three times and lost twice on the road.
Possible Lineups
Barcelona welcomes back key players Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo to training, enhancing their prospects ahead of today’s match. However, several players will be absent due to injuries, including Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, and Pedri. Youngster Lamine Yamal is expected to start despite dealing with a minor thigh injury.
Projected Lineup for FC Barcelona
- Goalkeeper: Szczęsny
- Defense: Koundé, Koberz, Eric Garcia, Balde
- Midfield: Casado, De Jong
- Attack: Yamal, Fermín López, Rashford, Torres
Projected Lineup for Elche
- Goalkeeper: Peña
- Defense: Shost, Afengrober, Bigas
- Midfield: Núñez, Mendoza, Vivas, Aguado, Valera
- Attack: Silva, Mir
Match Details
The match between Barcelona and Elche is set to kick off on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM Cairo time and 8:30 PM Mecca time. A large crowd is expected to attend, supporting the Catalan side as they pursue their title challenge against Real Madrid.
Broadcast Information
The match will be exclusively broadcast on beIN Sports, the official rights holder for La Liga in the Middle East and North Africa. Fans can also watch the game live via the beIN Connect app, ensuring high-quality streaming.
| Time | Date | Match | Broadcast Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM Cairo | November 2, 2025 | Barcelona vs Elche | beIN Sports |
