Barcelona will face Elche in their first competitive match of the season, aiming for a historic treble after winning La Liga and the Champions League last year. Coach Hansi Flick has a complete squad after registering all new signings, but the starting lineup will depend on player fitness. Goalkeeper Joan García will start, with Andreas Christensen and Gerard Martín leading the center-backs. The main uncertainty is in the full-backs: Eric García will be the right-back, while Alejandro Balde, who shone in pre-season, could leave if a transfer accelerates. Young Jordi Pesquer, 17, might replace him. In attack, Karim Adeyemi and Hamza Abdelkarim, the pre-season top scorer, are safe options, with Raphinha leading the right wing. The possible starting XI is: García; Eric, Christensen, Martín, Balde; Fermín, Bernal, Espart; Adeyemi, Ham, Raphinha (4-3-3).