Barcelona starts La Liga campaign with 5-0 win over Elche

Barcelona opened its 2026/27 La Liga season with a commanding 5-0 victory against Elche at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on August 23. Raphinha scored the first goal, with Anthony Gordon making an immediate impact by assisting two goals shortly after his substitution. The match highlighted a strong performance from 19-year-old Xavi Espart, while concerns were raised about Gavi's effectiveness in midfield before his injury. Barcelona's title defense is off to a strong start, but tougher challenges lie ahead.

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