"Credit must go to Alejandro Balde for pouncing on a loose ball, driving forwards and picking out Yamal. Barca's teen then cut inside and unleashed a ferocious shot that flew past the goalkeeper. His celebrations, pointing to the badge before launching into a routine with Balde, showed just how much he'd enjoyed that goal after all the pre-match talk about his pubalgia and speculation about his private life."
"Flick tried yet another central defensive pairing on Sunday, starting Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia together for the first time this season and giving Pau Cubarsi a complete rest. The teenager was named on the bench but was an unused substitute. Barca's defense has been the subject of plenty of talk this season, particularly after Inigo Martinez's departure, and Flick is still searching for the right formula."
"Hansi Flick had said beforehand that Yamal was feeling better even though he does still feel some discomfort at times. His goal certainly hinted at that as he took his tally to three goals and four assists in his seven league outings this season. Not bad going for a player who is said to have seen his "ability to move and shoot reduced by almost 50%" due to current injury issue."
An early goal from Yamal put Barcelona in control after Alejandro Balde pounced on a loose ball, drove forward and picked out Yamal for a fierce finish. Yamal celebrated by pointing to the badge and sharing a routine with Balde despite ongoing pubalgia and occasional discomfort. The strike took him to three goals and four assists in seven league outings. Hansi Flick experimented with a central defensive pairing of Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia while resting Pau Cubarsi. Barcelona have tried five different centre-back pairings in 14 games and again failed to keep a clean sheet, as Rafa Mir exposed space to score. Elche hit the woodwork twice and registered nine shots on goal.
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