Raphinha scored again for the Catalan club in the 67th minute before Fermin Lopez bagged a quick-fire brace soon after. The match ended with Barcelona securing a dominant 5-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each player fared during the clash against Elche.
Garcia made two good saves at the back and did well to secure the clean sheet.
RB: Xavi Espart – 8.5/10
He didn’t do much wrong defensively and managed to earn an assist tonight.
CB: Andreas Christensen – 7.5/10
Christensen earned possession back twice and was a rock at the back for Barcelona.
CB: Eric Garcia – 8.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and had a couple of bright moments going forward.ELCHE, SPAIN – AUGUST 23: Raphinha of Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with team mate Fermin Lopez during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on August 23, 2026 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images)
LB: Gerard Martin – 8/10
Martin gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the pitch.
CM: Gavi – 6.5/10
He earned possession back once but failed to influence the game in the final third.
Bernal anchored the midfield with conviction and was accurate with his passing.
RW: Lamine Yamal – 7/10
He caught the eye at times on the right flank but failed to register a goal.
CAM: Fermin Lopez – 9/10
Lopez was a constant menace in the final third and managed to score twice in the second half.
LW: Raphinha – 9/10
Raphinha scored two goals and grabbed one assist tonight. He deserves to be named the man of the match.
ST: Karim Adeyemi – 7.5/10
He managed to shine up top and deserves credit for getting his name on the scoresheet late in the first half.
CM: Pedri – 7/10
Pedri put in a good performance in the second half.
CAM: Dani Olmo – 6/10
He made one good run with the ball.
ST: Anthony Gordon – 7.5/10
Gordon came on and bagged a couple of assists.
RB: Jules Kounde – 6/10
He was solid at the back.
