Barcelona is eager to regain its momentum in La Liga as they prepare to host Elche at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday evening. The defending champions are currently grappling with some tough challenges, having dropped two of their last three league matches, including defeats to Sevilla and Real Madrid. This downturn has seen them fall further behind Real Madrid in the championship race, increasing the pressure within the club.
In contrast, Elche has experienced a moderate start to their campaign, securing one win in their last five league matches. With 14 points from ten games, they surprisingly find themselves positioned in the top half of the table, bringing a level of quiet confidence ahead of their clash with the Blaugrana.
Fans in the United States can catch the match through various streams, including Fubo, DirecTV Stream, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN Select. Additionally, those abroad might need to utilize a virtual private network (VPN) to access their usual streaming services.
Kickoff for the highly anticipated match is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Catalonia.
On the injury front, Barcelona has received a boost with Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo returning to full training. Both are expected to be available for selection. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is also close to returning from his knee injury, although the club is likely to take a cautious approach with him. Nonetheless, injuries to Gavi, Marc-André ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, and Pedri mean that Marc Casado is anticipated to keep his place due to Pedri’s absence. There are ongoing concerns regarding Lamine Yamal, who has a chronic groin issue but is still expected to start.
Elche’s situation is more promising as they come into the match without any injury concerns, providing head coach Sarabia with a full squad to choose from. Andre Silva, the team’s leading scorer this season with four goals, will once again spearhead the attack. Hector Fort, currently on loan from Barcelona, can also feature against his parent club, though he is likely to start on the bench.
As Barcelona looks to turn around their fortunes, the matchup against Elche presents an opportunity for them to reignite their title hopes while Elche aims to solidify their impressive start to the season.