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Elche vs Barcelona: Where to watch the match online, live stream, TV channels & kick-off time

Following their latest Clasico triumph, Barcelona will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at La Liga summit when the Catalan giants take on rock-bottom Elche on Saturday.

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Xavi's men came from behind to defeat Los Blancos 2-1 ahead of the international break to move 12 points clear in the title race, while Elche are 13 points off second from last-placed Almeria after their 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S. as well as how to stream live online.

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    Kick-off time

    Game:Elche vs Barcelona
    Date:April 1, 2023
    Kick-off:3pm EDT
    Venue:Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero

    The game is scheduled for April 1, 2023, at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero named in tribute of the club's late president and located in the Spanish city of Elche.

    It will kick off at 3pm EDT in the U.S.

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    How to watch Elche vs Barcelona online - TV channels & live streams

    TV channels & streaming options

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    CountryTV channelLive stream
    U.S.N/AESPN+

    In the United States (US), the game can be watched live on ESPN+.

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    Team news & squads

    Elche team news

    Pape Cheikh and Lucas Boye are suspended for the tie, while Lisandro Magallan, Enzo Roco, Alex Collado and John Donald are set to miss out on account of injuries.

    The team's leading goalscorer this season, Pere Milla, is believed to have fully recovered to start up front - where Ezequiel Ponce may be preferred over Randy Nteka.

    Elche possible XI: Badia; Morente, Palacios, Verdu, Gonzalez, Clerc; Fidel, Mascarell, Gumbau; Milla, Ponce

    PositionPlayers
    GoalkeepersBadia, Werner
    DefendersGonzalez, Bigas, Verdu, Blanco, Mercau, Clerc, Carmona, Lirola, Palacios
    MidfieldersMascarell, Gumbau, Guti, Nteka, Morente, Fidel, Collado, Josan
    ForwardsPonce, Milla

    Barcelona team news

    Barca are without Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Andreas Christensen and Frenkie de Jong, but Ronald Araujo is is back from a groin injury - though unlikely to be risked yet.

    There, it should be Eric Garcia partnering Marcos Alonso at the back.

    With Raphinha out suspended, Ansu Fati will be thrown into attack alongside Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski.

    Barcelona possible XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Garcia, Alonso, Alba; Roberto, Busquets, Gavi; Torres, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati

    PositionPlayers
    GoalkeepersTer Stegen, Pena, Tenas
    DefendersAraujo, Kounde, Garcia, Balde, Alonso, Alba, Roberto
    MidfieldersBusquets, Gavi, Kessie, Torre, Garrido, Casado
    ForwardsLewandowski, Ansu Fati, Torres, Alarcon, Estanis

    Head-to-head record

    DateResultCompetition
    September 17, 2022Barcelona 3-0 ElcheLa Liga
    March 6, 2022Elche 1-2 BarcelonaLa Liga
    December 18, 2021Barcelona 3-2 ElcheLa Liga
    February 24, 2021Barcelona 3-0 ElcheLa Liga
    January 24, 2021Elche 0-2 BarcelonaLa Liga
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