Barcelona announces squad for Elche with Olmo and Lewandowski returning
Barcelona's squad for the Elche match features the return of stars Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski after injury, in a key match following El Clásico.
Hans Flick, head coach of Barcelona, has announced his squad ahead of the clash against Elche on Sunday at the Estadi Municipal de Ilicitanos, in the 11th round of the 2025-2026 La Liga season. 🔵🔴
On paper, the match looks straightforward for the Blaugrana, but it poses significant challenges in reality, especially after the disappointing performance in the El Clásico against Real Madrid, where Barcelona lost 2-1. The defeat widened the gap to five points in the title race and raised questions about the team’s performance in big matches this season. ⚽️
The squad sees the return of Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski after injury, giving Flick a strong boost ahead of the Elche match. Barcelona currently has 22 points from 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, hoping to regain confidence before a busy schedule of important fixtures.
On the other hand, Elche is enjoying one of its best starts in La Liga in years, collecting 14 points from 3 wins, 5 draws, and only 2 losses, putting them close to the top teams. The newly promoted side has proven to be a tough opponent thanks to a solid defensive system and quick transitional play, making this match a tough test for Barcelona even at home. 🟢⚪
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