Barcelona prepare for a La Liga showdown against Elche on Sunday night. The Spanish champions are determined to rebound after a tough 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico.
Barcelona vs Elche – Predicted lineup and team news
Barcelona Team News
There’s encouraging news for the hosts as both Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo have resumed training this week, raising optimism for their involvement after recent injuries. Lewandowski, who missed the clash against Madrid with a hamstring issue, is likely to be available for selection once again this weekend.
Still, several notable absentees remain for the Blaugrana. Raphinha is ruled out, while Gavi faces an extended spell on the sidelines following meniscus surgery, with recovery estimated at four to five months. Marc-Andre ter Stegen is also unavailable as he continues his recovery from a back procedure, and Pedri is set to miss out both through injury and a suspension stemming from his red card last match.
As for Joan Garcia, Barcelona’s summer signing, he’s returned to training after knee surgery but remains a doubt for this fixture, just like Andreas Christensen, who is still overcoming a calf injury picked up ahead of El Clásico.
Barcelona Predicted Lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Balde; Casado, De Jong; Yamal, F Lopez, Rashford; Torres.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Sunday, 2nd November.
How to Watch Barcelona vs Elche?
Supporters in the United Kingdom will be able to catch the action live on Premier Sports 1, accessible via platforms including Sky, Virgin Media, the Premier Sports website, and STV Player.
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