How to watch today's Elche vs Barcelona LaLiga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Barcelona will be out to maintain their lead over their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, in the batte for the La Liga title when they play host to struggling Elche. 

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Elche vs Barcelona, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo USA
	UK	Premier Sports
	Australia	beIN Sports Australia
	Canada	TSN+
	India	FanCode
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Elche vs Barcelona kick-off time

LaLiga - LaLiga

Estadio Martinez Valero

Elche and Barcelona will kick off on 31 Jan 2026 at 20:00 GMT and 15:00 EST.

Match preview

Elche are enduring a five-match winless run, consisting of two draws and three defeats, having lost at Levante in their most recent La Liga fixture. Despite their recent struggles, Eder Sarabia's side are placed comfortably in the 11th spot in the league standings and a win over Barcelona would see them move further away from the relegation zone. 

However, Elche will be up against Barcelona, who have won each of their last three matches, including an emphatic victory over Real Oviedo in their last La Liga match. Barca are placed at the top of the La Liga standings - a point above second-placed Real Madrid, who are enjoying a five-match winning streak in the league and Hansi Flick's side cannot afford to drop points at Elche.

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Injury news & key stats

Elche's current injuries include Hector Fort, Rafa Mir, Pedro Bigas, John Chetauya, Álvaro Nunez, and Josan, while their teammate Aleix Febas is suspended.

While Barcelona are expected to be without the injured trio of Gavi, Andreas Christensen, and Pedri, but the La Liga champions have no suspension issues. 

In Head-to-Head stats, Barcelona have won each of their last 11 matches across all competitions against Elche, who have failed to beat Barca since 1974. 

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Team news & squads

Elche vs Barcelona Probable lineups

Elche

5-3-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

BAR

13

I. Pena

3

A. Pedrosa

22

D. Affengruber

11

G. Valera

6

P. Bigas

23

V. Chust

8

M. Aguado

16

M. Neto

19

G. Diangana

9

A. Silva

20

A. Rodriguez

13

J. Garcia

5

P. Cubarsi

3

A. Balde

24

E. Garcia

23

J. Kounde

16

F. Lopez

22

M. Bernal

11

Raphinha

21

F. de Jong

10

L. Yamal

9

R. Lewandowski

4-2-3-1

BAR

Probable lineup

• 13

  I. Pena

• 3

  A. Pedrosa

• 22

  D. Affengruber

• 11

  G. Valera

• 6

  P. Bigas

• 23

  V. Chust

• 8

  M. Aguado

• 16

  M. Neto

• 19

  G. Diangana

• 9

  A. Silva

• 20

  A. Rodriguez

Substitutes

Manager

• E. Sarabia

Probable lineup

• 13

  J. Garcia

• 5

  P. Cubarsi

• 3

  A. Balde

• 24

  E. Garcia

• 23

  J. Kounde

• 16

  F. Lopez

• 22

  M. Bernal

• 11

  Raphinha

• 21

  F. de Jong

• 10

  L. Yamal

• 9

  R. Lewandowski

Substitutes

Manager

• H. Flick

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ELC

Last 5 matches

BAR

0

Wins

0

Draws

5

Wins

• Barcelona

  3

  -

  1

  Elche

• Elche

  0

  -

  4

  Barcelona

• Barcelona

  3

  -

  0

  Elche

• Elche

  1

  -

  2

  Barcelona

• Barcelona

  3

  -

  2

  Elche

4

Goals scored

15

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Elche vs Barcelona today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to NordVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

>How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belong on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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