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FC Barcelona are back in La Liga action with a trip to Alicante to take on Elche on Saturday.

The Blaugrana booked their bye to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League with a top-eight finish after a 4-1 win over FC Copenhagen on Matchday 8 of the competition on Wednesday.

On the domestic front, Barca still sit atop the La Liga standings with a one-point lead over Real Madrid. The Catalans defeated Real Oviedo 3-0 at home last weekend, thanks to three second-half strikes.

Elche, meanwhile, are currently in 11th place in the table, with five wins, nine draws and seven losses through 21 games. They’re winless in their last five in all competitions, however, most recently losing 3-2 to Levante.

Barcelona were 3-1 winners in the reverse fixture between the two sides back in early November, with Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford finding the scoresheet.

Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs Elche

• When: Saturday, January 31 – 3PM ET / 12PM PT
• Where: Estadio Martinez Valero, Elx
• Where to watch in the United States: ESPN+

FC Barcelona vs Elche Betting Odds

• FC Barcelona to win: -310
• Draw: +480
• Elche to win: +650
• Both teams to score (Yes/No): -190 / +148
• Over/Under 3.5 goals: -110 / -110
• Ferran Torres first goalscorer: +350
• Raphinha anytime goalscorer: -130
• Lamine Yamal to score or assist: -220

Odds courtesy of FanDuel.

Elche Team News and Predicted Lineup

Elche predicted lineup (5-4-1): Iñaki Peña (GK) – Adria Pedrosa, Victor Chust, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, German Valera – Grady Diangana, Marc Aguado, Rodrigo Mendoza, Yago Santiago – Alvary Rodriguez.

FC Barcelona Team News and Predicted Lineup

Hansi Flick will be glad to have Frenkie De Jong back after the Dutch midfielder missed out on the clash with Copenhagen due to suspension.

De Jong should slide back into the starting 11 alongside Eric Garcia, pushing Fermin Lopez back up into his preferred No. 10 position.

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha should operate on either flank, while Ferran Torres is expected to start up top after returning from a brief injury spell on Wednesday.

FC Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK) – Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde – Eric Garcia, Frenkie De Jong – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha – Ferran Torres.

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