Barcelona Extends La Liga Lead with 3-1 Victory Over Elche

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News18•01-02-2026, 09:23
Barcelona Extends La Liga Lead with 3-1 Victory Over Elche
- •Barcelona defeated Elche 3-1, widening their La Liga lead to four points.
- •Goals were scored by Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford.
- •Despite creating numerous chances, Barcelona missed several opportunities, hitting the woodwork multiple times.
- •Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 with Levante, falling 10 points behind Barcelona and suffering key injuries.
- •Villarreal drew 2-2 with Osasuna, failing to solidify their fourth-place position despite Gerard Moreno's two goals.
Why It Matters: Barcelona secured a crucial 3-1 win against Elche, extending their lead at the top of La Liga.
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