"Following a 4-1 win over Copenhagen in midweek, Barcelona will look to maintain their winning momentum as they take on Elche this weekend. With Real Madrid breathing down their necks, it is a must-win game for the Catalans as they look to maintain their slender one-point lead at the top of the table. Fortunately for Hansi Flick, Barcelona will be boosted by the return of Frenkie de Jong, who was absent due to a suspension in midweek."
"According to Mundo Deportivo, both Ferran and de jong, in fact, are in contention to start against Elche as Flick looks to ring in a few changes. De Jong's return to midfield will be vital as it will allow Flick to put Eric Garcia back into central defence. Having conceded in 11 back-to-back Champions League matches, Barcelona will hope Garcia and Pau Cubarsi can help secure a clean sheet this weekend."
Barcelona travel to Elche after a 4-1 midweek victory over Copenhagen and face a must-win LaLiga fixture to preserve a one-point lead over Real Madrid. Frenkie de Jong returns from suspension and is expected to resume midfield duties, which would allow Eric Garcia to move back into central defence. Barcelona have conceded in 11 consecutive Champions League matches, so Garcia and Pau Cubarsi are needed to help secure a clean sheet. Ferran Torres has regained fitness and could replace Robert Lewandowski at number nine; he has 15 goals this season and the club rejected roughly €45 million offers for him.
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