Overview
- Lamine Yamal scored in the 9th minute and Ferran Torres doubled the lead before Rafa Mir pulled one back, with Marcus Rashford sealing the result late for a 3-1 final.
- Ferran celebrated his 50th Barcelona goal by revealing an undershirt tribute to victims of the Dana in València and later echoed the dedication on social media.
- Hansi Flick cautioned that Yamal must manage a pubalgia issue that, in his words, “goes and comes,” emphasizing disciplined training and treatment.
- Pedri faces around a month out with a left hamstring tear, while Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo received medical clearance and were included in the squad.
- Frenkie de Jong drew praise from both coaches as Elche’s bold approach controlled stretches and highlighted Barcelona’s defensive inconsistency, now 17 goals conceded in 14 matches.