Barca's Title Defense Begins Against Elche | MLS News

Barcelona launches their La Liga title defense against Elche this Sunday, riding high after a strong preseason and brimming with attacking firepower led by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, while Elche, fresh off a draw and still reeling from their historic 47-year winless streak against Barca, faces an uphill battle against a squad that netted 95 goals last season — even without key players like Frenkie de Jong and Rodri. Expect Barcelona to dominate, with predictions favoring a 3-1 victory as Elche’s shaky defense and underwhelming offense struggle to keep pace. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/255f7b1c7a3fc0b4