Xavi Espart shines as Barcelona opens La Liga season against Elche
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Barcelona faced Elche on Sunday evening in their La Liga season opener. Young defender Xavi Espart started in an unexpected left-back role and performed effectively. He achieved seven successful ground duels, won all aerial duels, completed 85% of his passes, and provided an assist. The game reportedly ended in a 5-0 victory for Barcelona, leaving fans enthused about Espart's performance.
- •Xavi Espart, 19, impressed in his starting debut for Barcelona.
- •Barcelona won 5-0 against Elche to kick off their La Liga season.
- •Espart contributed with seven ground duels and an assist.
- •Fans praised Espart’s performance on social media after the match.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Become a legend’ – Barcelona fans stunned with level of latest breakthrough youngster vs Elche
"Supporters of La Liga giants Barcelona have on Sunday evening come together to lavish praise on Blaugrana youngster Xavi Espart. This comes after the defender shone during the club’s La Liga season ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
LaLiga•Aug 23, 2026, 10:26 PMLiga holders Barcelona crush Elche, Atletico salvage Villarreal draw
LaLiga•Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 PMRaphinha And Lopez Get 9 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Elche- LaLiga•Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 PMBarcelona provide Gavi injury update
LaLiga•Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 PM‘It’s his knee’ – Hansi Flick offers worrying Gavi injury update after Barcelona beat Elche
LaLiga•Aug 23, 2026, 9:50 PMRaphinha talks Spiderman celebration, Barcelona’s No. 9 hunt after Elche win
LaLiga•Aug 23, 2026, 9:43 PMGavi, the only sour note in Barcelona's thrashing