Yamal, Torres and Rashford on track as Barca restore confidence and keep inside 5 factors of Actual Madrid
FC Barcelona defeat Elche to get well from El Clasico loss and reclaim second place in La Liga
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Barcelona responded to final week’s El Clasico defeat with convincing 3-1 victory over Elche on the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Sunday evening regaining momentum within the La Liga title race.
After turbulent week following the 2-1 loss to Actual Madrid, Hansi Flick’s males confirmed early intent and dominance. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal opened the scoring within the ninth minute with composed end after swift attacking transfer.
Simply three minutes later, Ferran Torres doubled the lead changing from shut vary following sustained stress from the hosts.
Regardless of Barcelona’s management, Elche managed to tug one again within the 42 minute via Rafa Mir capitalising on defensive lapse to make it 2-1 at halftime.
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Within the second half, Marcus Rashford who continues to seek out rhythm in his new environment restored Barcelona’s two purpose cushion within the 61st minute with exact strike contained in the field sealing a lot wanted win for the Catalan facet.
Standings & outlook
The end result lifts Barcelona to 25 level reclaiming second place within the La Liga desk, 5 factors behind leaders Actual Madrid (30).
Elche stay ninth with 14 level.
Present prime 5 standings:
Atletico Madrid – 22 pts
What’s subsequent
The victory comes as morale enhance forward of crucial week – Barcelona journey to Belgium on Wednesday to face Membership Brugge in Champions League earlier than visiting Celta Vigo in La Liga subsequent Sunday.