Barcelona begins its defense of La Liga away to Elche on Sunday as the Catalans chase a third consecutive league title.
June 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Spain’s Lamine Yamal during the warm up before the match. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
How to watch Elche vs Barcelona
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 3:25 PM EDT
Channel: ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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Hansi Flick has a 100% league title record since arriving at Barcelona in 2024 and takes his team to Elche on Sunday as he looks to complete a hat-trick of domestic trophies. Los Cules are one of the teams making a delayed start to this season, while Elche was in action last weekend when it drew 1-1 away to newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña.
Barca was one of the clubs that managed to come away from the Estadio Martinez Valero unscathed last term after Elche built a very imposing home record in La Liga. And Flick’s goal will be to disrupt that rhythm once again on Sunday as the Catalans search for their 13th successive win against Elche in all competitions.
Barca recently confirmed the $85 million capture of World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri from Manchester City, though Sunday could come too soon for the former Atletico Madrid man. Otherwise, fans will be hoping to get a sight of fellow summer signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi in attack.
Elche has been far more modest in its transfer business, with all eight of its signings coming out at roughly a quarter of one Rodri. However, the loan addition of Facundo Buonanotte from Bright & Hove Albion has particular potential, while Buba Sangare has signed for his hometown club on permanent terms from AS Roma following a successful loan at the start of the year.
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