Barcelona begins La Liga season with match against Elche on August 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Barcelona kicks off the 2026-27 La Liga season today against Elche. The team aims for a third consecutive league title, led by key player Lamine Yamal and new signing Rodri from Manchester City. Coach Hansi Flick returns for his third season, having guided the club to back-to-back championships. Following this match, Barcelona will face Athletic Club on August 27 at Spotify Camp Nou, continuing their campaign to secure another successful season.
- •Barcelona plays against Elche today in La Liga opener
- •Lamine Yamal is a key player for Barcelona
- •Rodri joins Barcelona from Manchester City
- •Barcelona aims for third consecutive league title
- •Next match is against Athletic Club on August 27
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Barcelona: Live stream La Liga, Lamine Yamal, TV channel
"Barcelona enter the 2026-27 La Liga season chasing a third consecutive league title, with Lamine Yamal and a loaded squad looking to keep the Catalan club on top of Spanish soccer. How to Watch Barcelona You can live stream La…
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