Hansi Flick praises Xavi Espart after Barcelona's win over Elche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barcelona defeated Elche 5-0 in their La Liga season opener on August 24, 2026. Xavi Espart, a 19-year-old defensive player, made a strong impression, playing at left-back and contributing an assist. Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick highlighted Espart's calmness on the ball and his significant performance. The match took place at the Estadio Martínez Valero, marking a successful start to Barcelona's title defense.
- •Barcelona wins 5-0 against Elche in La Liga opener.
- •Xavi Espart, 19, plays left-back and assists a goal.
- •Hansi Flick praises Espart's performance and composure.
- •Match held at Estadio Martínez Valero.
- •Barcelona begins their title defense successfully.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick hails Barcelona youngster after Elche drubbing
"Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick was full of praise for up-and-coming defensive starlet Xavi Espart in the aftermath of his side’s season opener. This comes after the 19-year-old continued to build ...
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