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FC Barcelona opens LaLiga title defense with 5-0 win over Elche

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

FC Barcelona opens LaLiga title defense with 5-0 win over Elche

Summary

FC Barcelona began its LaLiga title defense with a decisive 5-0 victory over Elche at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on August 24. Raphinha scored the opener with a penalty in the 14th minute and contributed to two more goals, one scored by Karim Adeyemi on his LaLiga debut. Anthony Gordon assisted Raphinha for his second and set up Fermin Lopez for two goals as well. Elche's Facundo Buonanotte nearly found the net but hit the woodwork. Barcelona aims for a third consecutive league title and utilized this match to honor Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 48th birthday by wearing special jerseys reflecting his Mamba Mentality.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona starts LaLiga season with a 5-0 win against Elche.
•Raphinha converted a penalty and scored two goals.
•Karim Adeyemi netted his first goal for Barcelona.
•Fermin Lopez scored two goals late in the match.
•Barcelona honors Kobe Bryant by debuting a new kit.

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3:30 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona Sends Kobe Bryant Birthday Message in 5-0 Win

What they're saying

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FC Barcelona opened its LaLiga title defense with a commanding 5-0 road victory over Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, ESPN reports. The result gave Hansi Flick’s squad an emphatic start as it pursues a third consecutive league crown after finishing ahead of Real Madrid in each of the previous two seasons.The champions also […] The post FC Barcelona Sends Kobe Bryant Birthday Message in 5-0 Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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