Half: Elche – Barcelona 1: 0

Spanish League 20-21

Samuel Omtiti hits (Reuters)

Barcelona is currently opening its second round of the Spanish league, when it faces Elche away with the aim of putting together a fourth consecutive league victory for the first time in almost a year, and narrowing the gap from the top. The expelled Leo Messi was not included in the male squad for the red card he received in the Super Cup final. The game, like all Spanish league games, is broadcast on Channel ONE for HOT subscribers, yes subscribers, Cellcom TV and Partner TV.

The Catalans have not played at Camp Nou yet in 2021, and are in the midst of a long series of away games in the various settings, with the league being the fourth away game in a row. In all the previous three, against Huesca, Athletic Bilbao and Grande, Ronald Koeman’s team has managed to come out with three points.

Barça come into this game after playing 120 minutes in their last three games – twice in the Super Cup against Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao, and once again in the cup against the modest third-division Cornish, which almost ousted the Blaugrana. Koeman’s team is obviously tired, but will have to overcome it to overcome the humble opponent who is desperate for points.

Elche itself has not won a league game since October 23, 1: 2 over Valencia. Its streak stands at no less than 12 games without a win. Earlier this season the hosts came to the Camp Nou for a game in the Gamper Cup against Barça, so it ended in a small 0: 1 of the Catalans. On the last visit of the Spanish runner-up to the field of Elche, Messi and Neymar were passionate about pairing in a game that ended in 0: 6.

first half

• ’39

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• Gate! Barcelona went up to 0: 1: the control of the Catalans translated into an advantage. Braithwaite passed wide, Gonzalez tried to keep out but sent the ball to his goal, but just before it crossed the goal line De Jong poked it and pushed close to the net.

Frankie de Jong on the way to the ball (La Liga)

• ’36

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• Not a bad chance for the visitors, who continued to dominate the game. Pedry received a ball that was deflected off the field and fired from about 18 yards, but out

• ’28

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• Dangerous situation for Barcelona. Jordi Alba received a ball about 20 meters from the goal and kicked with his left foot, but slightly missed the frame of Badia

Martin Braithwaite tries to get the ball (Reuters)

• ’20

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• An interesting experience of Elche. Raoul Gotti infiltrated well into the box and slammed, but over Ter Stegen’s goal

• ’18

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• Barça’s first attempt at the game. Griezmann received the ball on the verge of an extension, but kicked high over the frame. The Catalans dominated the opening minutes but were not sharp enough

Frankie de Jong with the ball (Reuters)

• ’10

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• First 10 minutes of football that did not rise to a high level. Although Barcelona controlled the ball, they had a hard time getting into situations

Osman Dembele with the ball (La Liga)

Osman Dembele and Antoine Griezmann (La Liga)

Martin Braithwaite guards Hussein (La Liga)

• ‘1

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• The referee of the match, Valentin Pizarro, set the match in motion

Mark-Andre Ter Stegen (Reuters)

Osman Dembele (La Liga)

Antoine Griezmann (La Liga)

Manuel Martins Stadium (Reuters)