Match report
Barcelona Defeats Elche 3-1 in La Liga Clash
Elche
1–3
FT
Barcelona
Jan 31, 2026
In an enthralling La Liga encounter, Barcelona emerged victorious against Elche with a narrow 3-1 win at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. The game was characterized by early fireworks and key substitutions that influenced its outcome. Lamine Yamal, F. Torres, and M. Rashford were on target for Barcelona, while A. Rodriguez scored a consolation goal for Elche.
Key Facts
- • Lamine Yamal (6') opened the scoring for Barcelona.
- • A. Rodriguez (29') equalized for Elche.
- • F. Torres (40') and M. Rashford (72') scored to secure Barcelona's victory.
- • J. Donald and Rodrigo Mendoza received yellow cards for Elche, while Frenkie de Jong was booked for Barcelona.
Lineups
Elche
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 I. Pena (G)
- 22 D. Affengruber (D)
- 23 V. Chust (D)
- 18 J. Donald (D)
- 3 A. Pedrosa (M)
- 30 R. Mendoza (M)
- 8 M. Aguado (M)
- 11 G. Valera (M)
- 19 G. Diangana (F)
- 20 A. Rodriguez (F)
- 9 Andre Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Dituro
- 45 A. Iturbe
- 5 F. Redondo Solari
- 7 Y. Santiago
- 16 M. Neto
- 21 L. Petrot
- 24 L. Cepeda
- 31 D. Delgado
- 32 A. Boayar
- 36 N. Salvador
- 38 A. Sanchez
- 43 A. Herraiz
Barcelona
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 J. Garcia (G)
- 23 J. Kounde (D)
- 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
- 24 E. Garcia (D)
- 3 A. Balde (D)
- 16 Fermín (M)
- 21 F. de Jong (M)
- 20 D. Olmo (M)
- 10 Lamine Yamal (F)
- 7 F. Torres (F)
- 11 Raphinha (F)
Substitutes
- 25 W. Szczesny
- 31 D. Kochen
- 2 J. Cancelo
- 4 R. Araujo
- 9 R. Lewandowski
- 14 M. Rashford
- 17 M. Casado
- 18 G. Martin
- 19 R. Bardghji
- 22 M. Bernal
Timeline
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6' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalLamine Yamal · Assist: D. Olmo -
29' Elche Goal · Normal GoalA. Rodriguez · Assist: G. Valera -
38' Elche Card · Yellow CardJ. DonaldFoul
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40' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: Frenkie de Jong -
46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: Raphinha · On: M. Rashford -
56' Elche subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Aguado · On: Federico Redondo -
60' Elche subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Diangana · On: M. Neto -
60' Elche subst · Substitution 3Off: Andre Silva · On: A. Boayar -
62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski -
62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Olmo · On: M. Bernal -
72' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford -
74' Elche subst · Substitution 4Off: David Affengruber · On: L. Petrot -
74' Elche subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Rodriguez · On: L. Cepeda -
76' Elche Card · Yellow CardRodrigo MendozaFoul
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84' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kounde · On: R. Araujo -
85' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5Off: Fermín López · On: Marc Casadó -
90' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardFrenkie de JongFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Elche | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 86% |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 30 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 353 | 548 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 8 |
| xG | 1.00 | 6.44 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 15 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 473 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 26 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Torres' goal in the 40th minute re-established Barcelona's lead after A. Rodriguez had equalized for Elche.
- ▸ M. Rashford's late goal in the 72nd minute sealed the win, ensuring Barcelona maintained their momentum and control over the match.