Barca's Title Defense Starts with Gaps | MLS News

Barca’s title defense kicks off against Elche, but with a twist: key players like Frenkie de Jong and Rodri are sidelined, while young talents like Pedri and Pau Cubarsí are still finding their rhythm. Manager Xavi faces a midfield puzzle with limited depth, forcing him to trust emerging squad members. Still, sparks fly with standout performances from youngsters like Lamine Yamal in friendlies — this could be the perfect stage for them to shine. Can Barca pull off a win despite the odds and set the tone for a historic campaign? 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/ba91b3beb1027327