Elche 0-5 FC Barcelona: Statement of intent – FC BarcelonaLeague holders show hunger to score five without reply, with braces by Fermín and Raphinha, plus exciting debuts by Adeyemi and Gordon.
HIGHLIGHTS | Elche v Barça – FC BarcelonaAll the action from the La Liga opener at the Martínez Valero stadium.
Hansi Flick: ‘It’s a fantastic result’ – FC BarcelonaThe Barça boss and his players react to the impressive win at Elche in the Blaugranes’ La Liga opener.
Raphinha and Fermín amongst the goals – FC
BarcelonaThe two Blaugranes score four of Barça’s five goals in the big win at Elche on their debut in La Liga.
Special tributes ahead of Elche v Barça – FC BarcelonaBlaugrana World Cup winners, and former Barça and Elche player Marcial Pina honoured pre-match.
Barcelona’s Hansi Flick, Deco to hold further discussions on new striker move after league opener – ESPNJulián Álvarez remains Barça’s top target to replace the departed Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, although ESPN reported earlier this week a deal is looking difficult with Atlético Madrid unwilling to transfer the Argentine.
Raphinha, on the number ‘9’ position: “We have enough quality to adapt” – Mundo DeportivoThe Brazilian played as the main attacking threat in Elche and scored two goals, confirming that he can be a reliable alternative for the position if no new signing arrives.
Gavi to undergo tests on Monday for a blow to his right knee – Mundo DeportivoPedri replaced the Andalusian in the 44th minute in Elche with the score at 0-1 after having felt some discomfort earlier due to a blow to his right knee.
