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The Catalan side are coming off a win in El Clasico against Real Madrid, which put them 12 points clear, and will look to keep momentum going. On paper, ...

The Uruguayan picked up an injury against Real Madrid but was able to recover in time. The season hasn’t gone as either of them would have expected and have been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou. In this case, that goes for Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres who are both expected to start.

Following their latest Clasico triumph, Barcelona will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at La Liga summit when the Catalan giants take ...

as well as how to stream live online. [Barcelona](https://www.goal.com/en/team/barcelona/agh9ifb2mw3ivjusgedj7c3fe) will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at [La Liga](https://www.goal.com/en/primera-divisi%C3%B3n/34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t) summit when the Catalan giants take on rock-bottom [Elche](https://www.goal.com/en/team/elche/4yg9ttzw0m51048doksv8uq5r) on Saturday. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S.

Elche's predicted line-up vs Barcelona: Edgar Badia; Jose Carmona, Heliberton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu; Pedro Bigas, Carlos Clerc; Pere Milla, Omar Mascarell, ...

Tete Morente (Elche) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Fidel (Elche) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Marcos Alonso (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break. Gumbau (Elche) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box. Pedro Bigas (Elche) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Elche 0, Barcelona 2. Barcelona now have a three-goal lead, as Gavi wins the ball back and feeds Lewandowski, who scores his second of the game.

Barcelona have acknowledged they are in contact with Lionel Messi about bringing the player back to the club when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ...

If all the conditions come together and Leo comes back to Barcelona, it would be the perfect ending to a very happy story.” (Barca) president (Joan Laporta) has been with Leo’s father, and there is a good relationship. “I am still gutted he couldn’t continue here,” Yuste said at a news conference.

LaLiga leaders Barcelona can go 15 points clear of Real Madrid with a win at bottom club Elche. Kick-off at 3:00 p.m. ET.

26 Here they take on an Elche side desperate for points in a seemingly hopeless battle to avoid the drop. It’s been four long years, but Barcelona look as if they’re finally about to get their hands back on the LaLiga trophy. Over the course of the next 90 minutes, I’ll be bringing you build-up, team news and plenty, plenty more. They are joined on the treatment table for this clash by defender Andreas Christensen. Thanks for that one, guys. He's Elche's fourth (yes, fourth) manager this season after Machín, Jorge Almirón and Francisco. Two wins in 26 league matches, one and home and one away. He looks like he could be the front man in a Nirvana tribute band but this is in fact new Elche boss Sebastián Beccacace. Let's not beat around the bush here. Is that Eric García in midfield? Ronala Araújo is fit to play, Frenkie de Jong isn't.

20' GOAL! Elche 0-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Jordi Alba sends a free-kick into the box, Ronald Araujo wins the first header, and Robert ...

Elche 0-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Elche 0-2 Barcelona (Fati): IT’S TWO!!! Elche 0-4 Barcelona (Ferran): IT’S FOUR!!!

Barcelona came out on top against Real Madrid in their last game before the international break. The Catalan giants are currently sat atop of La Liga with a ...

Barcelona will play archrivals Real Madrid in the second leg of Copa del Rey on 5th April. The Valencia based club haven't won any of their previous 20 matches against Barcelona in La Liga, losing each of their last seven clashes. Elche are currently sat at the bottom of La Liga with just 13 points from 26 games, winning just two games so far in La Liga.

Barcelona have confirmed transfer talks with Lionel Messi over a possible return to the Catalan club for the Argentine this summer.

LaLiga top scorer Lewandowski got back on goal trail after three goalless league games, opening the scoring in the 20th minute with a close-range finish after ...

[Ronald Araujo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270821/Ronald-Araújo) headed the ball down to him in front of goal. A great night for the forwards and players who needed and gained a lot of confidence," Xavi added. "He has the Barcelona profile. It is still early but he is a player I like," Xavi said. "Players that have not participated a lot came in to the side and played at a really good level. [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/229744/Ousmane-Dembélé), [Pedri](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250465/Pedri), [Raphinha](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231050/Raphinha) and [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/219022/frenkie-de-jong).

Robert Lewandowski has scored twice in Barcelona's 4-0 win at last-place Elche as the Catalan club opened up a 15-point lead atop the standings in pursuit ...

I am motivated to return the confidence the club has placed in me.” Lewandowski hadn’t scored in five games – three with Barcelona and two with Poland – since his goal against Manchester United in a 2-0 loss in the Europa League on Feb. Given the opponent and his team’s commanding league lead, Xavi allowed himself to experiment with his lineup. Sancet leads the team with eight goals this season. Barcelona will try to beat Madrid again on Wednesday in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal match. Lewandowski’s second goal came after Gavi won possession and played the striker clear.

Goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres carried Barcelona to a rather straightforward 4-0 win against Elche.

Jules Koundé had an opportunity in the final minutes only to see his effort cleared by the defender. The Catalans head into that match with a 1-0 lead. Ronald Araújo set up the goal as his header placed it on the platter for the striker.

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Robert Lewandowski will be looking to get on the scoresheet tonight after failing to score in his last three for Barcelona as well as in both games for Poland during the international break. This is Sebastian Beccacece's first match as Elche manager and his first match in Spanish football! Robert Lewandowski scores his 16th La Liga goal of the season!

LaLiga top scorer Lewandowski got back on goal trail after three goalless league games, opening the scoring in the 20th minute with a close-range finish after ...

Barcelona’s trademark high pressing paid off in the 65th minute when Gavi stole the ball off the Elche defence to set up Lewandowski in the box, who had no trouble scoring his second of the night and 17th league goal of the season. Ansu Fati doubled the lead in the 55th minute after picking up a Ferran Torres pass in his own half and breaking forward towards the edge of the box before firing low into the far corner of the goal. LaLiga top scorer Lewandowski got back on goal trail after three goalless league games, opening the scoring in the 20th minute with a close-range finish after Ronald Araujo headed the ball down to him in front of goal.

Barcelona's vice president Rafa Yuste confirmed that the club are exploring the possibility of re-signing Lionel Messi.

A bigger reason that he could succeed could be that Barcelona plays much the same way as they did in Messi’s days. Barcelona might not have done everything to keep him, but they might do everything to buy him back. “I grew with the values of this club and I want to be recognised that way,” he said in his farewell press conference. But it does not matter, both Messi and Barcelona would be merely happy to be reunited again. Ronaldo, perhaps, was not as deeply connected to United as Messi was (rather is) connected to Barcelona. PSG was not his retirement shore, but one where he sustained his passion for the game and fuelled his World Cup dreams. But playing for another club would have been worse than death, for both Messi and Barcelona. But Barcelona, for nearly twenty years when he was there, was Messi, just as Messi was Barcelona. Not just because of the value he still brings to the club, but what he stands for. He would, stifling his emotions, call it the hardest moment of his career. In what he said without saying, it was clear that he thought Barcelona did not do everything they could to stop their greatest ever to have worn the club’s shirt. What I have very clear is that I did everything I could.” Silence hung uneasily in the room.

FC Barcelona opened a 15-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday night with a 4-0 win away to Elche.

Espanyol slip deeper into trouble after losing a Catalan derby 2-1 away to Girona. Espanyol were then reduced to 10 men when Sergi Gomez was sent off for a challenge from behind and the visitors were further penalized when Girona were given a questionable penalty in the 88th minute which Cristhian Stauni scored with ease. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a slightly lucky goal following a free kick in the 20th minute and Ansu Fati doubled Barca’s lead 11 minutes into the second half after running unchallenged from inside his half before shooting into the far corner of the goal, reports Xinhua.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as leaders Barcelona won 4-0 at bottom-side Elche on Saturday to go provisionally 15 points clear of second-placed Real ...

A great night for the forwards and players who needed and gained a lot of confidence,” Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez told reporters. Torres got on the scoresheet in the 70th minute, slotting his shot into the left corner for his third league goal of the campaign in a game where the rest of the squad stepped up in the absence of key players such as Ousmane Dembele, Pedri, Raphinha and Frenkie De Jong. Barcelona’s trademark high pressing paid off in the 65th minute when Gavi stole the ball off the Elche defence to set up Lewandowski in the box, who had no trouble scoring his second of the night and 17th league goal of the season.

There has been a lot of talk over the past week about Lionel Messi potentially returning to Barcelona and Sergio Aguero, someone who knows the forward well, ...

[Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste spoke about the Argentine's possible return](https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2023/03/31/6426d5cae2704e141e8b459a.html) just days later. [Messi rules out MLS option](https://www.marca.com/en/football/mls/2023/04/02/642993dcca4741ae5c8b45bf.html) [Vice-president Yuste reveals Barcelona are in contact with Messi's camp about a return](https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2023/03/31/6426d5cae2704e141e8b459a.html)

Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 20th minute and added Barcelona's third goal in the 66th to take his league-leading tally to 17 goals in his first ...

I am motivated to return the confidence the club has placed in me.” Lewandowski hadn’t scored in five games – three with Barcelona and two with Poland – since his goal against Manchester United in a 2-0 loss in the Europa League on Feb. Given the opponent and his team’s commanding league lead, Xavi allowed himself to experiment with his lineup. Sancet leads the team with eight goals this season. Lewandowski's second goal came after Gavi won possession and played the striker clear. Barcelona will try to beat Madrid again on Wednesday in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal match.

Leo Messi Transfer: Lionel Messi Transfer – Lionel Messi left Barcelona back in 2021 and joined PSG. His 2-year contract with PSG ends this summer and as no ...

Rumours emerged after Messi joined PSG that it was Gerard Pique who told the club that they shouldn’t renew his deal. Leo Messi Transfer: Lionel Messi Transfer – Lionel Messi left Barcelona back in 2021 and joined PSG. However, after Lionel Messi had to leave Barcelona in 2021 owing to wage issues, many rumours emerged that Pique had a hand in the matter. Piqué: “It would be amazing for Leo Messi to return to Barça, but forcing situations too much I feel it can be negative. One of the major ones is his return to Barcelona and as per reports, talks between Barcelona and Messi are probably progressing. If it has to be done, it will be done.

“Ansu needed that goal,” said Xavi after the match. “Forwards change their faces when they score, you can tell. He was very tired at the end, because he worked ...

Lewandowski should have added a second before half-time but did get on the scoresheet again on 65 minutes. It is still early but he is a player I like.” The goal is the result of his hard work and individual talent.” He was very tired at the end, because he worked very hard for the team in defence. The smile on his face as the ball hit the net said it all. The celebrations with Alejandro Balde and Gavi also seemed very heartfelt. Did any of that affect Barca’s little tyro? [pic.twitter.com/4ldIFthHnh] [April 1, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/XiuBR7BW8Y] [April 1, 2023] Not one little bit. [pic.twitter.com/1l7hTU7e7i] [April 1, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/vt9ThO3JlK] [April 1, 2023]