Barca’s Title Defense Begins This Sunday | MLS News

Barcelona kicks off their La Liga title defense against Elche, a team narrowly avoiding relegation last season, in a high-stakes opener that could set the tone for another championship run. After a World Cup break, Flick’s squad is stacked and hungry for momentum, aiming to dominate from the first whistle. Last January’s 3-1 win saw Yamal lead the charge, but with key scorers Ferran Torres and Rashford now gone, new stars must step up. Elche will be fierce, but Barcelona’s talent and energy make them favorites — watch for a statement performance as they prove they’re still Spain’s team to beat. 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/91c4b11f1709d47d