Elche CF hosts FC Barcelona this Saturday at Estadio Martínez Valero in the match corresponding to the 22nd round of LaLiga EA Sports. The team from Elche is facing a complicated stretch of the league, where the calendar has not been kind and they have not won yet in 2026. On the other hand, Barça returns after securing their qualification to the Champions League round of 16 with the objective of also making a statement in the league title race. The team from Elche, led by Eder Sarabia, finished ninth, one point away from European spots, in the first half of the season. However, Villarreal, Valencia, Betis, Sevilla, and Levante have managed to slow down the good performance of the team from Elche, who have not won any of the five matches they have played in 2026. Two draws and three losses have placed Elche in 11th position, three points above the relegation zone. As time goes by, Elche CF has been one of the biggest revelations of the season. In the midst of the fight to secure their stay in the league, they receive the league leaders. Eder Sarabia will not be able to count on Aleix Febas, who is being one of the sensations of the league and will have to serve a suspension for accumulation of yellow cards during this match. Rafa Mir and Álvaro Núñez have continued to recover throughout the week and remain as doubts for the match against Barça. FC Barcelona comes from celebrating their European match. With a remarkable comeback and a stellar performance by Lamine Yamal, Barça managed to defeat Copenhagen on Wednesday, securing their spot in the Champions League round of 16. Barça is on a roll in 2026, keeping their hopes of a treble alive. This weekend, with Real Madrid struggling after their slip-up in Lisbon, they hope to increase their lead over their closest pursuers, whom they lead by one point. The match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona will be played at Estadio Martínez Valero this Saturday, January 31st, at 21:00 hours. The match will be broadcast by Movistar Plus+ through their channels M+ LaLiga, M+ LaLiga 2, M+ LaLiga HDR, and LaLiga TV Bar. Additionally, all the coverage of the match, including pre-match, lineups, live commentary, and post-match statements, will be available on LA RAZÓN