Barça begins title defense against Elche

Defending champion Barcelona begins their Liga 2026-27 title defense against Elche today at 21:30 in the Estadio Martínez Valero. The match is part of the 2nd jornada after Barça's first-round game against Athletic was postponed to Thursday. somethingsdifferent.biz

Barça and other Spanish teams with players who reached the semifinals or final of the World Cup received a one-week extension to their offseason, following labor regulations. After facing Elche, Barça will host Rayo Vallecano on August 31 to complete their initial three rounds of matches.