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After Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Elche, Hansi Flick said he isn’t asking Alejandro Balde to leave and that Balde was left out to clear his mind after concerns around him. Flick will speak with Balde tomorrow, and he also indicated Barca will discuss the No. 9 striker situation with Deco in the coming week, with Julian Alvarez among the transfer rumors, though the victory left questions about whether a new forward is truly needed.
Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 at the Bernabéu, with Antonio Rüdiger and Dean Huijsen (for Real), Fede Valverde, and Arda Güler on the scoresheet, while Manuel Ángel scored an own goal for Elche. The match also featured six Real Madrid under-21 players from La Fábrica, underscoring the depth in the squad as Güler produced a standout long-range strike. The result sets Madrid up for the second leg against Manchester City, with several key players rested to prepare for the tie.
Real Madrid named their starting lineup for the La Liga game vs. Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu: Courtois in goal; back four of Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen and Fran García; midfielders Thiago, Valverde, Camavinga and Tchouameni; Brahim and Vinicius lead the attack. Elche’s XI is listed as TBC. Kick-off is 21:00 CET on 14 March 2026, with DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN/ESPN+ (USA) coverage.
Barcelona beat Elche 3-1 in La Liga, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring and Ferran Torres doubling the lead before Marcus Rashford sealed it. The piece centers on detailed player ratings, highlighting De Jong’s control in midfield and the solid defensive display from Garcia, Balde, and Cubarsi, while Elche pressed but couldn’t finish their chances.
Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 victory against Elche in La Liga, with Ansu Fati scoring a goal and Eric García impressing in midfield. Jules Kounde also had a strong performance, despite missing a golden chance to score. The only losers were the Elche fans, who had to watch their team struggle once again.