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Hansi Flick hints at Barcelona's likely XI against Elche after Gamper Trophy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Hansi Flick hints at Barcelona's likely XI against Elche after Gamper Trophy

Summary

Hansi Flick's decisions during Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy suggest his starting lineup for the upcoming La Liga opener against Elche. With several players still recovering from fitness issues, Flick's pre-season choices indicate trust in certain individuals, such as Joan Garcia in goal and Eric Garcia at right-back. The midfield appears settled with Marc Bernal, Xavi Espart, and Fermin Lopez as key figures. The attack remains a question mark, with Hamza Abdelkarim and Anthony Gordon competing for the center-forward role. Barcelona's tactical approach will evolve as players gain fitness ahead of the match.

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Status Watch

•Barcelona defeated Al Ahly 2-1 in the Joan Gamper Trophy.
•Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, and Marc Bernal likely to start against Elche.
•Attack decisions include Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi, and Lamine Yamal.
•Flick willing to use Anthony Gordon as a central striker option.
•Match against Elche is scheduled for this Sunday.

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8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Flick’s Joan Gamper Trophy decisions offer clear hint at Barcelona’s starting XI against Elche

What they're saying

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Hansi Flick did not need to spell it out after Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy. His team selections throughout pre-season have already started to reveal how he is thinkin...
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