Elche hosts Barcelona in La Liga opener on August 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Barcelona will face Elche in their La Liga season opener at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on August 23, 2026. This marks Barcelona's first match of the 2026-27 La Liga season, as they aim to defend their title against an attacking Elche side. The match is expected to kick off at 9:30 PM CET. Lineups for both teams are yet to be announced, and viewers can watch the match on various networks including ABC and Movistar.
- •Match set for August 23, 2026, at 9:30 PM CET
- •Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
- •Barcelona starts their La Liga title defense
- •Elche aims to challenge the reigning champions
- •Lineups and match details to be announced
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