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Follow live as Barcelona host Elche in La Liga Barca currently third in table, eight points adrift of leaders Real Madrid Use 'get involved' button to join conversation Charlotte Coates Barcelona 3-1 Elche Elche burst up the other end and it's that man Rafa Mir who picks the ball up in the ball and smashes against the post. Barcelona 3-1 Elche Marcus Rashford puts on the burners and looks to come inside. He's clattered on the edge of the box and stays down holding his face. Nothing given, though. Barcelona 3-1 Elche Fermin Lopez's night is over. He is replaced by Dani Olmo as Hansi Flick makes his first change. Barcelona 3-1 Elche What happens now then? Will Barca turn on the style or will Elche come back at them? Barcelona 3-1 Elche That is Marcus Rashford's second La Liga goal of the season and it's come at a great time for Barca. Marcus Rashford (61 mins) Finish! That is a lovely goal from Marcus Rashford. He takes the ball down, goes on his left and drills it high above Inaki Pena to give Barca some breathing space. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Barca are definitely missing Pedri here. He's the glue in all of this. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Looks as though Robert Lewandowski is getting stripped and ready. Will he spark Barca into life? Barcelona 2-1 Elche So close to an equaliser for Elche! It's that man Rafa Mir again. He's given the ball by Andre Silva, opens his body and finds the top of the bar. Barcelona 2-1 Elche It's been a strange game for Barca, I'd say. They went 2-0 up inside 11 minutes but haven't looked great since. Now they're under pressure. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Fermin Lopez sets off running and squares it for Marcus Rashford to slot home but the flag is up before Rashford can celebrate. No need for Fermin to be offside there. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Marcus Rashford makes a good run down the right and looks set to get a shot off before Pedro Bigas shows great pace and power to win the ball back. Barcelona 2-1 Elche German Valera sends in the Elche corner, which is headed clear by Marcus Rashford. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Oh, Marcus! He's played in down the left flank by Marc Casado and drives towards goal. He opens his body and looks for the far corner but goes wide. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Elche make a change with Martim Neto making way for Rodrigo Mendoza. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Away we go for the second half. HT: Barcelona 2-1 Elche So, as things stand, Barcelona have jumped up a place in La Liga to second and are five points adrift of leaders Real Madrid. HT: Barcelona 2-1 Elche Barcelona have conceded six goals in the last 15 minutes of the first half, more than any other team in La Liga this season. HT: Barcelona 2-1 Elche Well then, that goal before half-time for Elche has certainly livened up the second half. Barca were cruising but there might be a few nerves in the air now. Barcelona 2-1 Elche Marcus Rashford plays a stunning ball to set Barca on their way. Fermin Lopez finds Lamine Yamal, who then lifts it over the top as the referee blows for half-time. Last Updated 2nd November 2025 at 18: 52 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Hansi Flick Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Eder Sarabia Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Hansi Flick Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Eder Sarabia Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Spanish La Liga All competitions All competitions All competitions Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.