"Following their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, FC Barcelona will be itching to bounce back strongly when they take on Elche tomorrow at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Already five points behind Xabi Alonso's men, the Blaugrana could find themselves trailing by eight, given that the current league leaders play relegation-battling Valencia later tonight. So, it goes without saying that after a forgetful month of October, Hansi Flick & co. cannot afford any more slip-ups and must get things back on track immediately."
"Kicking things off, the German tactician praised the way Elche play, saying: "It's different. I like the way Elche plays. They play good football and as a team. It will be important to pressure them the way we want." Regarding his team's situation heading into the match, especially after the Clasico loss, Flick added: "I've been happy the last few days because I've liked what I've seen. We have Olmo and Lewandowski back, but we've lost Pedri.""
FC Barcelona lost 2-1 to Real Madrid and will face Elche at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys tomorrow, aiming to recover quickly. The Blaugrana sit five points behind league leaders and could fall eight behind if leaders win later tonight. After a forgetful October, the team must avoid further slip-ups. The match at Montjuic may be the club's last there before a potential return to Camp Nou. Hansi Flick praised Elche's collective, possession-based style and stressed pressing. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski are available, Pedri faces a six-to-seven week absence, and Lamine Yamal has intermittent discomfort but is progressing.
Read at Barca Universal
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