Barcelona Visit Elche With Chance to Stretch La Liga Lead

Victory would open a four-point gap over Real Madrid.

Overview

Hansi Flick's team returns to league play on the back of a 4-1 win over Copenhagen that sealed Champions League Round of 16 qualification.
Eric García trained normally after a precautionary half-time withdrawal for a head knock and is expected to be available for the trip.
Frenkie de Jong is back from suspension, with reports predicting tweaks to the XI that could involve Dani Olmo's role and potential rest for Robert Lewandowski.
Elche coach Eder Sarabia praised Barcelona as one of the best when operating high up the pitch and said his side will try to keep them from playing in the opponent's half.
Barcelona remain without Andreas Christensen, Gavi and Pedri, while Elche are without Rafa Mir, as Flick also stresses the need for sharper starts after recent early concessions.