La Liga Regular Season - 11
Barcelona 3 - 1 FT Elche
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' Lamine Yamal (A. Balde)
11' F. Torres (F. Lopez)
Martim Neto 35'
R. Mir (A. Nunez) 42'
HT
↓ M. Neto ↑R. Mendoza 46'
61' M. Rashford (F. Lopez)
66' ↓ F. Lopez ↑D. Olmo
↓ G. Valera ↑Y. Santiago 70'
↓ P. Bigas ↑H. Fort 70'
74' ↓ M. Rashford ↑R. Lewandowski
74' ↓ A. Balde ↑G. Martin
↓ Andre Silva ↑A. Rodriguez 74'
↓ A. Pedrosa ↑J. Donald 82'
88' ↓ F. Torres ↑D. Fernandez
88' ↓ Lamine Yamal ↑R. Bardghji
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
W. Szczesny 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
M. Casado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. de Jong 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
89%
Win %
Lamine Yamal 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
F. Lopez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
M. Rashford
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
F. Torres
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
D. Kochen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Aller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Cubarsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
X. Espart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Olmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lewandowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elche
Goalkeepers
I. Pena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
D. Affengruber 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
3
Blocks
P. Bigas
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
A. Nunez 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Midfielders
M. Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Valera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
M. Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Febas 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Mir
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Andre Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
M. Dituro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Donald 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
L. Petrot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Chust
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Fort
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Redondo Solari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Diangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Boayar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | Barcelona | 3 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 01/04/2023 | Elche | 0 - 4 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 17/09/2022 | Barcelona | 3 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Spotify Camp Nou |
| 06/03/2022 | Elche | 1 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 18/12/2021 | Barcelona | 3 - 2 | Elche | La Liga | Camp Nou |
| 24/02/2021 | Barcelona | 3 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Camp Nou |
Barcelona Win
Elche Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +16
P: 11 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +2
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fermín López orchestrates masterclass as Barcelona obliterates Elche with clinical precision
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Barcelona proves why they're chasing the crown, with Fermín López conducting a two-assist symphony that leaves Elche helpless and searching for answers.
Blaugrana assault from kickoff
The intensity was suffocating from the opening whistle. Lamine Yamal needed just nine minutes to break the deadlock, courtesy of A. Balde's assist, setting the template for a relentless night where Barcelona unleashed 17 shots total. Within 120 seconds, Ferran Torres doubled the lead—again with Fermín López as the architect—cementing a dominance that felt inevitable from the first touch.
Elche's desperate resistance
It took until the 42nd minute for Elche to breach Barcelona's suffocating defense. Rafa Mir, assisted by Álvaro Núñez, grabbed a consolation that barely dented this lopsided contest. The balance was illusory: Barcelona's 49% possession masked complete tactical supremacy, with 8 shots on target versus Elche's paltry 3.
Rashford seals the rout
In the second half, Marcus Rashford announced his Barcelona arrival with a 61st-minute goal, again courtesy of Fermín López's creative brilliance. Frenkie de Jong wove the midfield tapestry with two key passes, embodying the technical gulf between these sides. Barcelona's 8.5-rated midfield maestro López finished with a 8.5 rating—the difference between European ambition and mid-table survival.
Key Questions
What made Fermín López the architect of victory?
Two assists, three key passes, and an 8.5 rating crowned him Barcelona's orchestrator, controlling every offensive thread.
What does this mean for Barcelona's title chase?
With 25 points in 11 matches, Barcelona keeps the pressure on the leader while proving their ruthlessness against weaker opponents.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Unstoppable Force Meets Immovable Object: Barcelona's Title March Continues Against Crumbling Elche
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Barcelona's title credentials are unquestionable—five straight wins and a perfect home record make this a coronation ceremony rather than a contest.
The Setup
Barcelona has transformed Camp Nou into an impregnable fortress: 4 wins from 4 home games, averaging 3.2 goals per match. Their Form is elite—five consecutive victories have cemented first place with 37 points and a staggering 25-goal differential. Meanwhile, Elche arrives in crisis mode: 11th place, 16 points, trapped in a nightmare of losses and draws. The Balance is non-existent; this is a clash between titans and the condemned.
Key Battle
Lamine Yamal vs. Josan. Yamal (8.0 rating in his last outing) is Barcelona's surgical instrument on the wing—pace, precision, and an 8.0 average that terrorizes defenses. Josan (7.9 rating, one assist) carries Elche's attacking hopes but will suffocate under Barcelona's suffocating pressure. Whoever controls the flanks controls the match.
Our Prediction
Barcelona seizes control from kickoff, pressing high and circulating the ball with surgical precision. Rashford, orchestrating from the wing with three assists in five games, unlocks Elche's defense repeatedly. Elche attempts midfield theft but drowns in Barcelona's technical superiority. The script reads: Barcelona 3-1 Elche. The hosts execute their gameplan by halftime; Elche salvages a consolation goal late on.