The Barcelona debuts this Sunday in LaLiga 2026-27 against Elche at the Martínez Valero stadium. The match, corresponding to the second round of the championship, will start at 21:30 hours (20:30 in the Canary Islands).
The azulgrana team faces its first league match after its debut was delayed due to the participation of several players in the 2026 World Cup. Hansi Flick thus begins the title defense against an Elche that arrives at the duel with a draw in its debut.
Where to watch Elche-Barça?
The match can be followed live through Movistar Plus+ and Movistar LaLiga, in addition to Orange. The match will be played at Martínez Valero starting at 21:30 hours.
Balde, Rodri, Casadó, Fort, and Bisiwu, out of the squad
Hansi Flick has announced a list of 23 players for the league debut. Among the absences stand out Alejandro Balde, Rodri Hernández, Marc Casadó, Héctor Fort, and Jesse Bisiwu.
In the case of Balde, his absence comes after Flick left the future of the full-back at Barcelona up in the air. Casadó and Fort are also not included in the plans for the match, while Rodri still does not have competitive rhythm after joining the team after the World Cup.
Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal, in the list
Among the called-up players are Pau Cubarsí and Lamine Yamal, in addition to Joan García, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Fermín López, João Cancelo, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Koundé.
The Barça faces the match with several new additions expected to play a significant role this season, although Flick still does not have the entire squad and the market remains open.
Elche-Barça: 21:30 hours, Martínez Valero. The azulgrana team begins tonight the defense of its league title.