After suffering a 2-1 defeat from their Clasico rivals Real Madrid at the La Liga 2025-26 last week, Barcelona bounced back in style and registered a thumping 3-1 victory over Elche at home. With this victory, Barcelona moved up to second position in the La Liga standings. After having a dismal outing against Madrid, Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal for Bulgarana during the ninth minute of the match. Two minutes later, a defensive error by Elche cost them the second goal after Ferran Torres found the net. The first half ended with Barcelona having a two-goal advantage. In the 61st minute of the match, Marcus Rashford sealed the success that helped Barca move back to the second spot, just five points behind their arch-rivals and leaders, Real Madrid. Real Madrid 2–1 Barcelona, La Liga 2025–26: Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham Score as Los Blancos Win Drama-Filled El Clasico Thriller (Watch Goal Video Highlights).

Thumping Victory for Barcelona

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