Barcelona returned to winning form in LaLiga with a strong 3–1 victory over Elche, shaking off the sting of their El Clasico defeat. The home crowd demanded a reaction, and Barca delivered with energy, quick passing and sharp finishing from start to finish.
The breakthrough came as Barcelona turned up the tempo midway through the first half. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring with a composed finish, lifting the atmosphere instantly.
Moments later, Ferran Torres doubled the advantage with a smart strike after pressing high to win possession. Two goals in two minutes put the Blaugrana firmly in control and swinging the match in their favour.
Elche tried to fight back after the restart and found a lifeline when Rafa Mir punished a defensive lapse. The goal lifted the visitors briefly, but Hansi Flick’s men didn’t panic. Instead, they shifted gears again and regained control.
Then Marcus Rashford stepped up. The forward latched onto a quick build-up and drilled home in the 61st minute to restore the cushion and seal the points.
Rashford’s goal continued his brilliant form, taking his tally to six goals and seven assists in just 14 appearances for Barcelona. His impact remains clear, as he consistently delivers in decisive moments.
Flick’s players kept pressing until the final whistle, managing the game with maturity and refusing to let Elche find rhythm. The performance lifted spirits across the camp and moved Barca to within five points of Real Madrid in the title race.
With rhythm restored and confidence back, the Nou Camp heavyweights now look ready to push again in LaLiga as momentum swings back their way.
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