Barcelona vs Elche Highlights: Barcelona vs Elche – BAR 3-0 ELC – Barcelona dominate the game from the very first minute as the Catalan side aimed to go to the top of the table. Elche skipper Verdu was sent off for a last-man tackle on Robert Lewandowski. Past the half-hour mark, Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for his side. Memphis followed it with a sublime finish 5 minutes later to make it 2-0. Lewandowski made it 3-0 early on in the second half. Follow La Liga Live updates on InsideSport.IN
Barcelona vs Elche Highlights: BAR 3-0 ELC, Robert Lewandowski BRACE rout 10-Men Elche, Barcelona Moves to Top of Points Table – Check Highlights
Barcelona aimed to reach the top of the La Liga points table and started their game accordingly. The Catalan giants wanted to keep their Champions League 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich behind their back and progress well in the league. The hosts began dominating the game from the very first minute in a packed Spotify Camp Nou.
Elche on the other resorted to not pressing high up the pitch and lay back to defend and clear off their lines. However, the Elche skipper, Verdu was shown the dreaded Red Card in the 14th minute of the game after committing a last-man tackle on star forward Robert Lewandowski.
The numerical disadvantage of Elche was exploited well by Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 34th minute of the game after a brilliant combination play from the hosts. Young left Balde registered a low cross and the talismanic striker opened the scoring of the goal. After a long VAR check, the goal stood despite Elche claiming hints of offside.
Barcelona vs Elche Highlights: BAR 3-0 ELC, Robert Lewandowski BRACE rout 10-Men Elche, Barcelona Moves to Top of Points Table – Check Highlights
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Five minutes later, Memphis scored a stunning goal to double Barcelona’s lead. Yet another assist from Balde and the Dutch forward, holds the ball well in the box, rolls the ball the wrong way to dismiss his marker, and then turns and shoots a thunderous shot.
43rd minute of the match saw another scuffle in the Elche box. With the Catalan giants eyeing a third goal before half-time saw Pedri picked up a clumsy clearance and tapped it into the empty net. However, the celebrations are cut short. The VAR ruled it as an offside, but Elche’s manager was shown a direct Red Card for inappropriate behavior.
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The second half began in splendid fashion. It took just three minutes from the start of play for Robert Lewandowski to score his brace. Memphis dribbled past a couple of defenders to lay it off for the Polish striker who slotted it to score his 8th La Liga goal and 11th goal of the season.
The rest of the match followed one-way traffic with Barcelona dominating the gameplay. Lewandowski couldn’t complete his hat trick as he was subbed off with young Ferran Torres taking his place. This comprehensive 3-0 win helps Barcelona take the top spot in the La Liga Points table.
Barcelona vs Elche Highlights: BAR 3-0 ELC, Robert Lewandowski BRACE rout 10-Men Elche, Barcelona Moves to Top of Points Table – Check Highlights
Barcelona Playing XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Garcia, Balde; Kessie, de Jong, Pedri; Dembele, Lewandowski, Depay
Elche Playing XI: Badia; Palacios, Verdu, Bigas, Clerc; Guti, Donald, Gumbau; Morente, Boye, Fidel
Barcelona vs Elche Highlights: BAR 3-0 ELC, Robert Lewandowski BRACE rout 10-Men Elche, Barcelona Moves to Top of Points Table – Check Highlights
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