Barcelona return to La Liga duty on Saturday night with a tricky away trip to Elche, as they look to tighten their grip at the top of the table. Fresh from a stirring 4-1 Champions League comeback against Copenhagen, the Blaugrana arrive with momentum and belief, a theme SoftFootball highlighted after their recent league win over Oviedo , which helped them reclaim first place.
Elche, meanwhile, are eager to stop their slide after a tough run of results and will lean heavily on home comfort at the Martinez Valero, where they have been difficult to break down this season. This fixture also comes at an interesting time for Hansi Flick, whose side lead La Liga by a single point and could open daylight at the summit.
Stability and development remain central to Barcelona's approach, something SoftFootball recently explored while reporting on the club's long-term commitment to Fermin Lopez . Against an Elche side coached by former Barca assistant Eder Sarabia, possession and tempo are expected to define the night.
