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Reigning champions Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign with an away fixture against Elche. The match, part of the second round of fixtures, is scheduled for a 10:30 PM kick-off. The Catalan giants were granted an extended break, with their first-round clash against Athletic Bilbao postponed until next Thursday (August 27).
Manager Hansi Flick has opted for a starting lineup featuring promising 19-year-olds Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart. Andreas Christensen also earns a starting spot. The attack will be spearheaded by Raphinha, Adeyemi, and Lamine Yamal. The bench boasts talent such as Pedri, Gordon, Cubarsí, Kounde, and Olmo, while Rodri is not included in the squad.
Elche, meanwhile, began their season with a 1-1 draw away to newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña.
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