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Elche vs Barcelona Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Jan 31, 2026 10:37 AM ET

FC Barcelona will look to continue at the top of the La Liga table as they head to Elche, Spain, to take on Elche in La Liga at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

Barcelona is first in the La Liga table with 52 points, but is only one point above Real Madrid, who are second with 51 points. Barcelona's record after 21 La Liga matches is 17 wins, one draw, and three losses.

Elche is 11th with 24 points, and their record after 21 La Liga games is five wins, nine draws, and seven losses.

In their previous La Liga match, Barcelona defeated Real Oviedo 3-0 with goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal. During the week in the Champions League, Barcelona defeated Copenhagen 4-1 with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Marcus Rashford.

Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot with teammate Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between FC Barcelona and F.C. Copenhagen at Camp Nou on January 28, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Elche's previous La Liga match was a 3-2 loss to Levante away from home. Elche are winless in their five matches, including a 2-1 loss to Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey Round of 16.

Where to Watch Elche vs FC Barcelona

Elche vs FC Barcelona will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9 p.m. local time in Elche, Spain, at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

The match will be available to watch across select TV channels and streaming services in the United States and Spain.

ESPN Select (USA)
ESPN Deportes (USA)
fuboTV (USA)
LaLigaTV por M+ (Spain)
Movistar+ (Spain)

Expected Lineups for Elche and FC Barcelona

Elche

Goalkeeper: Iñaki Peña
Defenders: Adria Pedrosa, Pedro Bigas, David Affengruber, Victor Chust, German Valera
Midfielders: Martim Neto, Marc Aguado, Grady Diangana
Forwards: Andre Silva, Alvaro Rodriguez

FC Barcelona