Barcelona begin the defence of their LaLiga title with a trip to Elche, with Hansi Flicks side hoping start the league campaign with all three points. The Blaugrana have welcomed several big-name signings through the door this summer, including former Premier League stars Anthony Gordon and Rodri. Flicks men will be looking to mirror the start made by their fierce rivals Real Madrid, who began life under new boss Jose Mourinho with a 2-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday. Meanwhile, Elche, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, picked up a point from their opening game against Deportivo last Monday. Martin Anselmis team will be aiming to build on that performance by causing an upset at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. Table of ContentsElche teamBarcelona teamStats for Elche v BarcelonaWhere to Watch Elche v Barcelona: TV and online streamsElche teamBarcelona teamStats for Elche v BarcelonaBarcelona have won all five of their last meetings with Elche.Barcelona have scored 13 goals and conceded just two across those five matches.The most recent meeting ended in a 3-1 Barcelona win at the Martinez Valero on January 31, 2026.Elche collected 35 of their 43 points at home last season. That home tally made Elche the sixth-best home side in La Liga in 2025-26.Barcelona scored 95 goals during their title-winning campaign last season.Where to Watch Elche v Barcelona: TV and online streamsElche host Barcelona on Sunday, August 23 and kick-off is scheduled for 20:30 BST. Fans can watch the match on Premier Sports and La Liga TV. Topics Elche CF FC Barcelona LaLiga Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read European round-up: Bayern win Supercup, Inter make dominant Serie A start Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid: New boy Espi gives Mourinho winning start to second spell Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Bellingham scores first goal of Mourinhos second Real Madrid spell Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Espanyol v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups for Mourinhos return to LaLiga Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Gouiri at the double as Marseille hammer 10-man Strasbourg Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026 Elche v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 21st August, 2026
