There will be one in front Elche who has not lost a league game at home since November 21, 2021, when he fell to Betis by a convincing 0-3. Since then, four wins and a draw in the Martínez Valero Stadium, turned into a fort. The arrival of Francisco on the bench he has breathed new life into his team eight points above the descent sites and that he wants to close the permanence in his second season as soon as possible after the return to First Division.
Goal path
Illicitans have four casualties to receive Barça. Rice he suffered a muscle injury against Levante last week, Palacios he has been out for two days due to a hamstring problem and Shepherd continues to recover from discomfort in a twin. To these injuries is added the absence of Gumbauas he was expelled last day, and that of the boy from the nursery John Chetauyawho is still having ankle problems.
To prolong the good time in the League, the Barça it will have to maintain the good level shown in the last few weeks. It seems like Xavi Hernandez has found the way forward, and the latest results corroborate this. In four of the six matches disputed in February, the Catalans scored four goals which allowed them not to lose momentum. However, the pending subject is still the defensive aspect: the six goals conceded in the last eight games put the focus in the rear.
The list of injured is shortened for Barça after the return of Memphis i Lenglet against Athletic. ‘Only’ four footballers remain in the infirmary, among whom are Umtiti, Sergi Roberto, Alejandro Balde i Ansu Fati.
When Elche-Barça League is played
The match corresponding to the day 27 of League between theElche and the Barça will be played inMartínez Valero Stadium Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. and can be followed live by Movistar LaLiga.