Barcelona take on the visitors Elche in the round 11 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Sunday, November 2nd at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona).
Barcelona finished the 2023/2024 campaign without a single trophy. In response, Laporta finally decided to part ways with local legend Xavi, bringing in the far more experienced Hansi Flick. The change brought an immediate impact — “more than a club” reestablished dominance domestically, winning the Supercopa, La Liga, and Copa del Rey, all by defeating Real Madrid. Only in the Champions League did things fall apart, as they were eliminated in the knockout stage by Inter. This season, they suffered their first European setback, losing at home to PSG, followed by a shocking 1-4 defeat to Sevilla. Still, most of their other league fixtures ended in victories. Last weekend’s El Clásico loss to Real Madrid was deserved, extending the gap between the two sides to five points. Barcelona remain one of the strongest teams in Spain, but inconsistency has started to creep in, especially in away matches. Their defensive organization often falters under pressure, and Flick’s side urgently needs to stabilize to keep pace in the title race.
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Elche are performing remarkably well for a newly promoted side. The Green-and-Whites finished only 11th in the Segunda after their last relegation from La Liga. But with Eder Sarabia’s arrival, the team transformed into one of the division’s top contenders. Their return to the top flight has been surprisingly smooth — Elche have been picking up points regularly, often beating sides like Levante, Oviedo, and even Celta. Their first defeat came in October, a 1-3 away loss to Alavés, followed by a goalless draw against Athletic Club, where the Basques were lucky to escape with a point. The most recent league fixture ended in a loss to Espanyol, though the team quickly bounced back with a comfortable Copa del Rey win against lower-tier opposition. Elche’s organization and compact style make them a difficult side to break down, especially early in games. They might lack top-tier quality, but their discipline and work rate have been impressive so far.
There have been 12 official matches between the sides, and only once — back in 2014 — did the Green-and-Whites manage to earn a draw. The defending champions can’t afford another slip-up. The smart choice looks to be Barcelona (-1.5 Asian handicap).
Prediction for the match: Barcelona to win with -1.5 handicap.
