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Barça begins title defense at Elche

Barcelona, the reigning champion, begins its title defense with a delayed match against Elche in the second round of Liga 2026-27.

Current champions Barcelona start their title defense tonight (21:30, Movistar LaLiga) with a visit to Elche at Estadio Martínez Valero. The match was delayed due to labor regulations giving World Cup semi-finalists and finalists minimum 21 days vacation. mieszalniakolorado.pl

Barça will make up for the first round by hosting Athletic Bilbao on Thursday (21:00) at Spotify Camp Nou before facing Rayo Vallecano at home on Monday 31st in the third round.