Elche hosts FC Barcelona for the 22nd matchday of La Liga. Here are the official lineups for both teams.
On this 22nd matchday of La Liga, Elche welcomes FC Barcelona for a crucial clash in the title race. Sitting at the top of the league, Barça approaches every match with the goal of extending their lead over Real Madrid, currently four points ahead.
In their last encounter, the Catalans won 3-1 with goals from Yamal, Torres, and Rashford, despite Elche pulling one back. While Barcelona dazzles with their attacking power, their defense sometimes leaves gaps that opponents can exploit.
On the other hand, Elche aims to solidify their position in the mid-table and could play without fear, similar to their performance against Real Madrid (2-2), trying to unsettle the leaders. Here are the official lineups for both teams.
Elche: Iñaki Peña; Pedrosa, Chust, Affengruber, John, Valera; Aguado, Grady, Mendoza; André Silva, Álvaro Rodríguez.
FC Barcelona: Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; Dani Olmo, Frenkie De Jong, Fermín López; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres.
