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Pau Cubarsi to be available for Barcelona's match against Elche

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Pau Cubarsi to be available for Barcelona's match against Elche

Summary

Pau Cubarsi is set to be available for FC Barcelona's La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday, after not participating in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al Ahly. The decision to rest Cubarsi was a precaution following his extensive playing time at the World Cup, where he was vital for Spain's defense. He remained on the bench during the Gamper Trophy solely for workload management, with no significant physical issues reported. While he is expected to be in the squad for the match, starting options at center-back will include either Jules Kounde or Andreas Christensen.

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Status Watch

•Cubarsi did not play in the Gamper Trophy match on Wednesday.
•He played every minute for Spain during the World Cup, earning Best Young Player.
•Cubarsi is expected to not start but will be available for Sunday.
•Eric Garcia will begin as right-back, with Alejandro Balde on the left.
•Flick must decide between Kounde and Christensen for central defense.

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12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona key defender will be available vs Elche after not playing in Gamper Trophy match

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Pau Cubarsi was the only FC Barcelona first-team player included in the squad who did not play a single minute in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Al Ahly on Wednesday.However, according to SPORT,...
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