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
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
W. Szczesny 
NPC
90
minutes
90
minutes
30%
pass acc
6.7
rating
Defenders
Midfielders
M. Casado
NPC
90
minutes
90
minutes
45%
pass acc
6
rating
F. de Jong 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
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
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
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 
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
G. Martin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
X. Espart
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
D. Olmo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Bernal
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
D. Fernandez
CAMEO
2
minutes
2
minutes
4
touches
None
events
R. Lewandowski
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Bardghji
CAMEO
2
minutes
2
minutes
1
touches
None
events
Elche
Goalkeepers
I. Pena
NPC
90
minutes
90
minutes
31%
pass acc
6.5
rating
Defenders
A. Pedrosa
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
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
Forwards
Andre Silva 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
1
tackles
42%
duel win %
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
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
V. Chust
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
H. Fort
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
F. Redondo Solari
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Josan
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
R. Mendoza
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Santiago
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Diangana
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
A. Rodriguez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Boayar
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
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: 21 GD: +35
P: 21 GD: +28
P: 21 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -10
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fermín López orchestrates masterclass as Barcelona obliterates Elche with clinical precision
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you're tracking Barcelona's title charge or studying elite pressing. For neutrals: predictable domination. Worth it for tactical masterclass, not drama.
What's the predicted outcome?
Barcelona 3-1 Elche. Blaugrana bury three before halftime; visitors grab a consolation goal in the second half.
Where are Barcelona and Elche in the league table?
Barcelona leads with 37 points (1st). Elche sits 11th with 16 points. A 21-point chasm separates the two.
What is Barcelona's current form?
Flawless: five straight wins. Barcelona has claimed 12 victories in their last 15 matches, cementing title-race dominance.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
John Nwankwo (Elche): 1 goal in 1 match, 7.6 rating. Elche's sole offensive spark in a drowning ship.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.