"FC Barcelona will square off against Elche CF tonight at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the La Liga table. The Blaugrana currently have a one-point advantage over Real Madrid, who will be in action on Sunday afternoon. So, Hansi Flick & co. have a great chance of increasing the gap and putting pressure on their rivals with a victory tonight."
"Barcelona come into the game on the back of a solid performance against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League, registering a 4-1 victory which secured them a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the Round of 16. Moreover, the visitors will be boosted by the return of captain and key midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, who missed the midweek clash due to suspension. Flick, however, will once again be without Pedri, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen, all of whom are recovering from injury."
"Elche will pose a tough challenge, having already taken points off of both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid this season. However, Barça did beat them 3-1 in the reverse fixture back in November, which will give them plenty of confidence heading into the game. Here's how Flick is likely to set up his Barcelona lineup tonight as he seeks another win over Eder Sarabia's Elche outfit."
FC Barcelona will face Elche CF at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero aiming to extend a one-point lead over Real Madrid. Barcelona secured a 4-1 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen to clinch a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the Round of 16. Frenkie de Jong returns from suspension while Pedri, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen remain injured. Joan Garcia is expected in goal and seeks more clean sheets. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde are likely to start at full-back, with Joao Cancelo being rested. Pau Cubarsi is set to continue at centre-back and Eric Garcia may return to partner him. Elche previously took points from Real and Atletico and lost the reverse fixture 3-1.
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