How to watch Elche against Barca in La Liga in the U.S., as well as kick-off time and team news.
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 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.
Getty Images Kick-off timeGame:Elche vs BarcelonaDate:April 1, 2023Kick-off:3pm EDTVenue: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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In the United States (US), the game can be watched live on ESPN+.
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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
GoalkeepersBadia, WernerDefendersGonzalez, Bigas, Verdu, Blanco, Mercau, Clerc, Carmona, Lirola, PalaciosMidfieldersMascarell, Gumbau, Guti, Nteka, Morente, Fidel, Collado, JosanForwardsPonce, MillaBarcelona 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
GoalkeepersTer Stegen, Pena, TenasDefendersAraujo, Kounde, Garcia, Balde, Alonso, Alba, RobertoMidfieldersBusquets, Gavi, Kessie, Torre, Garrido, CasadoForwardsLewandowski, Ansu Fati, Torres, Alarcon, EstanisHead-to-head record
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