FC Barcelona Faces Elche After Bitter Classic Loss

Barcelona, Spain – FC Barcelona will host Elche on November 2, 2025, at the Estadio Olímpico de Montjuic, following a defeat to Real Madrid in El Clásico. The match is crucial for Barcelona to narrow the five-point gap to the league leaders, Real Madrid.

After losing 2-1 to Madrid, Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, is eager to rebound against Elche. The team currently stands second in La Liga with seven wins, one draw, and two losses. Meanwhile, Elche sits at ninth place with three wins, five draws, and two losses.

Elche is looking to upset the home team despite its own struggles, having not won in the last three matches. Eder Sarabia, Elche’s coach, expressed belief in his team’s potential to surprise, stating, “We want the players to understand our game plan and believe in their abilities.”

Barcelona’s lineup may improve with the return of key players Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, who participated in training. However, they will be without midfielder Pedri, who is suspended and dealing with a muscle injury.

Fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports in Mexico and ESPN Deportes and Disney+ in the United States.