Barcelona names 23-man squad for La Liga opener against Elche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Barcelona prepares for its first La Liga match of the season against Elche on Thursday. Coach Hansi Flick has selected 23 players, including new signing Rodri, who is expected to debut. Alejandro Balde returns to the squad after previously missing the last match due to uncertainty around his future. Injuries have sidelined Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Roony Bardghji. The match is set to begin at 9 PM CET.
- •Barcelona's match against Elche kicks off on Thursday at 9 PM CET.
- •Rodri is set to make his debut after joining the squad.
- •Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Roony Bardghji are out with injuries.
- •Alejandro Balde returns after previous exclusion due to contractual issues.
- •Flick has called up 23 players for this season's first match.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona squad named for Athletic
"Hansi Flick has called up 22 players for Thursday’s clash
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