Barcelona commenced their La Liga title defense with a 5-0 victory against Elche on August 23, 2026. Raphinha and Lopez each scored two goals in the match.
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Barcelona defeats Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener
Barcelona started their La Liga season with a convincing 5-0 win over Elche. Raphinha and Lopez contributed significantly to the scoreline, each netting two goals.
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Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0
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