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Barcelona prepares for season opener against Elche amid squad changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Barcelona prepares for season opener against Elche amid squad changes

Summary

Barcelona faces Elche in their first official game of the season on August 23. This match follows the World Cup, with several players absent including Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. New signings like Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi might debut, while Hansi Flick discussed squad adjustments and player conditions during a pre-match press conference. Focus is on managing minutes for World Cup players and competing effectively against Elche, who recently drew with Deportivo de A Coruna.

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•Barcelona plays Elche on August 23.
•Key absences include Lewandowski and Torres.
•Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi may debut.
•Hansi Flick emphasized squad adjustments and World Cup management.
•Elche previously drew with Deportivo de A Coruna.

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Flick talks Alvarez, Rodri, Cancelo, Hamza, Balde ahead of Elche vs Barcelona

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Hansi Flick’s Barcelona face their first official game of the new season tomorrow night, and it will be a game of significance as the defending champions return to action after a long hiatus.Given t...
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