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<p>Following their latest Clasico triumph, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/barcelona/agh9ifb2mw3ivjusgedj7c3fe" target="_blank" rel="follow"><strong>Barcelona</strong></a> will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/primera-divisi%C3%B3n/34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t" target="_blank" rel="follow"><strong>La Liga</strong></a> summit when the Catalan giants take on rock-bottom <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/elche/4yg9ttzw0m51048doksv8uq5r" target="_blank" rel="follow"><strong>Elche</strong></a> on Saturday.</p><p><span><sub><em>This page contains affiliate links. When you subscribe through the links provided, we may earn a commission.</em></sub></span></p><h2><a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/gbdxjg" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">▶ Watch Elche vs Barcelona live on ESPN+ today!</a></h2><h2><a href="https://track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1751414061&amp;as=1790313322&amp;t=2&amp;tk=1" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><span></span>▶ Watch Elche vs Barcelona live on Viaplay today!</a></h2><p></p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><p>Xavi's men came from behind to defeat <em>Los Blancos</em> 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.</p><p><strong>GOAL</strong>&nbsp;brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK and India as well as how to stream live online.</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script>

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

Segunda Division

Elche

Sporting Gijon

LaLiga

Real Madrid

Barcelona

<table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Game:</strong></td><td>Elche vs Barcelona</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Date:</strong></td><td>April 1, 2023</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Kick-off:</strong></td><td>3pm EDT, 8pm BST, 12:30am IST (Apr 2)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Venue:</strong></td><td>Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero</td></tr></tbody></table><p>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.</p><p>It will kick off at 3pm EDT in the <strong>U.S.</strong>, 8pm BST in the <strong>UK</strong>, and 12:30am in <strong>India</strong> on April 2.</p>

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<h3>TV channels &amp; streaming options</h3><p><sub><em>This page contains affiliate links. When you subscribe through the links provided, we may earn a commission.</em></sub></p><table><thead><tr><th>Country</th><th>TV channel</th><th>Live stream</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>U.S.</td><td>N/A</td><td><a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/gbdxjg" target="_blank">ESPN+</a></td></tr><tr><td>UK</td><td><a href="https://track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1751414061&amp;as=1790313322&amp;t=2&amp;tk=1" target="_blank">Viaplay Sports 1</a>, La Liga TV</td><td>La Liga TV, <a href="https://track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1751414061&amp;as=1790313322&amp;t=2&amp;tk=1" target="_blank">Viaplay</a></td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Sports18 - 1 SD</td><td>JioCinema</td></tr></tbody></table><p>In the <strong>United States (US)</strong>, the game can be watched live on <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/gbdxjg" target="_blank"><strong>ESPN+</strong></a>.</p><p><a href="https://track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1751414061&amp;as=1790313322&amp;t=2&amp;tk=1" target="_blank"><strong>Viaplay Sports 1</strong></a> and <strong>La Liga TV</strong> will showcase the game in the <strong>United Kingdom (UK)</strong>, with streaming also available on <a href="https://track.adtraction.com/t/t?a=1751414061&amp;as=1790313322&amp;t=2&amp;tk=1" target="_blank"><strong>Viaplay</strong></a>.</p><p>In <strong>India</strong>, the <strong>Sports18</strong> network has the rights to show La Liga games with streaming on <strong>JioCinema</strong>.</p>

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

<h3><span>Elche</span> team news</h3><p><strong>Pape Cheikh </strong>and <strong>Lucas Boye</strong> are suspended for the tie, while <strong>Lisandro Magallan</strong>, <strong>Enzo Roco</strong>, <strong>Alex Collado</strong> and <strong>John Donald</strong> are set to miss out on account of injuries.</p><p>The team's leading goalscorer this season, <strong>Pere Milla</strong>, is believed to have fully recovered to start up front - where <strong>Ezequiel Ponce</strong> may be preferred over <strong>Randy Nteka</strong>.</p><p><strong>Elche possible XI:</strong> Badia; Morente, Palacios, Verdu, Gonzalez, Clerc; Fidel, Mascarell, Gumbau; Milla, Ponce<span></span></p><table><thead><tr><th>Position</th><th>Players</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Goalkeepers</td><td>Badia, Werner</td></tr><tr><td>Defenders</td><td>Gonzalez, Bigas, Verdu, Blanco, Mercau, Clerc, Carmona, Lirola, Palacios</td></tr><tr><td>Midfielders</td><td>Mascarell, Gumbau, Guti, Nteka, Morente, Fidel, Collado, Josan</td></tr><tr><td>Forwards</td><td>Ponce, Milla</td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Barcelona team news</h3><p>Barca are without <strong>Pedri</strong>, <strong>Ousmane Dembele</strong>, <strong>Andreas Christensen</strong> and <strong>Frenkie de Jong</strong>, but <strong>Ronald Araujo</strong> is is back from a groin injury - though unlikely to be risked yet.</p><p>There, it should be <strong>Eric Garcia</strong> partnering <strong>Marcos Alonso</strong> at the back.</p><p>With <strong>Raphinha</strong> out suspended, <strong>Ansu Fati</strong> will be thrown into attack alongside <strong>Ferran Torres</strong> and <strong>Robert Lewandowski</strong>.</p><p><strong>Barcelona possible XI:</strong> Ter Stegen; Kounde, Garcia, Alonso, Alba; Roberto, Busquets, Gavi; Torres, Lewandowski, Ansu Fati<span></span></p><table><thead><tr><th>Position</th><th>Players</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Goalkeepers</td><td>Ter Stegen, Pena, Tenas</td></tr><tr><td>Defenders</td><td>Araujo, Kounde, Garcia, Balde, Alonso, Alba, Roberto</td></tr><tr><td>Midfielders</td><td>Busquets, Gavi, Kessie, Torre, Garrido, Casado</td></tr><tr><td>Forwards</td><td>Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Torres, Alarcon, Estanis</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3>Head-to-head record</h3><p></p><table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Result</th><th>Competition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>September 17, 2022</td><td><strong>Barcelona </strong>3-0 Elche</td><td>La Liga</td></tr><tr><td>March 6, 2022</td><td>Elche 1-2 <strong>Barcelona</strong></td><td>La Liga</td></tr><tr><td>December 18, 2021</td><td><strong>Barcelona </strong>3-2 Elche</td><td>La Liga</td></tr><tr><td>February 24, 2021</td><td><strong>Barcelona </strong>3-0 Elche</td><td>La Liga</td></tr><tr><td>January 24, 2021</td><td>Elche 0-2 <strong>Barcelona</strong></td><td>La Liga</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>

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