Barcelona travelled to the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Saturday, 31 January 2026, and left with a commanding 3–1 victory over Elche in La Liga Matchday 22. Referee Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz officiated the 20:00 UTC kickoff, and the visitors held a 2–1 advantage at half-time before extending their lead after the break. The result gave Barcelona three vital points on the road in the regular season.

For Barcelona, the win was a statement of intent in the title race. At Matchday 22 of the ...