Five-Star Barcelona Outclass Elche in Campaign Opener

Reigning La Liga champions FC Barcelona made a statement in their 2026/27 season opener, crushing Elche 5-0 away from home.

The Catalan giants initially faced some resistance, weathering an early flurry of aggressive, wing-heavy attacks from the hosts.

However, the deadlock was broken when captain Raphinha calmly slotted home a penalty. New signing Karim Adeyemi then doubled the lead just before the half-time whistle.

The second half turned into a clinic, largely sparked by the introduction of Anthony Gordon off the bench.

The English winger made an immediate impact, providing a precise assist for Raphinha to grab his second goal of the night. Gordon wasn’t done pulling the strings; he later set up attacking midfielder Fermín López, who also went on to secure a brilliant brace to complete the five-goal rout.