Barça Begins Title Defense Against Elche

Barcelona, the defending champion, begins their title defense in La Liga 2026-27 against Elche in a delayed match after a one-week postponement. The match takes place today at 21:30 at the Estadio Martínez Valero. ipl-cricket.in

The one-week delay was due to regulations requiring a 21-day minimum vacation for players who reached the semifinals or final of the World Cup. Barcelona will play two more matches this week: against Athletic on Thursday and against Rayo Vallecano on Monday.