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Following their latest Clasico triumph, Barcelona will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at La Liga summit when the Catalan giants take ...

as well as how to stream live online. [Barcelona](https://www.goal.com/en/team/barcelona/agh9ifb2mw3ivjusgedj7c3fe) will be looking to open up a 15-point lead over Real Madrid at [La Liga](https://www.goal.com/en/primera-divisi%C3%B3n/34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t) summit when the Catalan giants take on rock-bottom [Elche](https://www.goal.com/en/team/elche/4yg9ttzw0m51048doksv8uq5r) on Saturday. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S.

Elche's predicted line-up vs Barcelona: Edgar Badia; Jose Carmona, Heliberton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu; Pedro Bigas, Carlos Clerc; Pere Milla, Omar Mascarell, ...

Tete Morente (Elche) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Fidel (Elche) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Marcos Alonso (Barcelona) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box. Ansu Fati (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break. Gumbau (Elche) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ferran Torres (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box. Pedro Bigas (Elche) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Elche 0, Barcelona 2. Barcelona now have a three-goal lead, as Gavi wins the ball back and feeds Lewandowski, who scores his second of the game.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted he will defend the club at all costs as the Negreira referee payment case drags on. Laporta stressed Barca's ...

Enriquez Negreira, former vice-president of the Spanish Technical Committee of Referees, received around [€7.3million (£6.4m, $7.9m)](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-33-payments-referee-vice-president-206-2018/bltbab0641faaf63e5e) from Barca over a nearly 20 year period. Still, the club remains under investigation for a series of potential infractions, including corruption. "What they are doing is very ugly, but we don't play with our feelings. [MUST READ: The players who could leave Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-firesale-pulisic-mount-kovacic-players-potter-sell-summer/blt1bda5360bb5d3b6c) [HAVE YOUR SAY: Can Man City catch Arsenal?](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/can-manchester-city-catch-arsenal-premier-league-title-race/blt326d19bb0f61ccd0) [TOP STORY: Mbappe wants Madrid move in 2024](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-2024-psg-free-transfer/blt7c9212ae115ec105)

LaLiga leaders Barcelona can go 15 points clear of Real Madrid with a win at bottom club Elche. Kick-off at 3:00 p.m. ET.

26 Here they take on an Elche side desperate for points in a seemingly hopeless battle to avoid the drop. It’s been four long years, but Barcelona look as if they’re finally about to get their hands back on the LaLiga trophy. Over the course of the next 90 minutes, I’ll be bringing you build-up, team news and plenty, plenty more. They are joined on the treatment table for this clash by defender Andreas Christensen. Thanks for that one, guys. He's Elche's fourth (yes, fourth) manager this season after Machín, Jorge Almirón and Francisco. Two wins in 26 league matches, one and home and one away. He looks like he could be the front man in a Nirvana tribute band but this is in fact new Elche boss Sebastián Beccacace. Let's not beat around the bush here. Is that Eric García in midfield? Ronala Araújo is fit to play, Frenkie de Jong isn't.

20' GOAL! Elche 0-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Jordi Alba sends a free-kick into the box, Ronald Araujo wins the first header, and Robert ...

Elche 0-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Elche 0-2 Barcelona (Fati): IT’S TWO!!! Elche 0-4 Barcelona (Ferran): IT’S FOUR!!!

Joan Laporta has once again hit out at the critics of Barcelona, insisting that the club did nothing wrong in terms of the Negreira case.

"We have always won in a sporting way on the pitch thanks to the talent and commitment of the players. "It's very ugly what they are doing. "We have seen some very serious attacks on our badge that have nothing to do with reality," the president added.

Barcelona have confirmed transfer talks with Lionel Messi over a possible return to the Catalan club for the Argentine this summer.

Barcelona Football Club has maintained that it has not committed any wrongdoing in the ongoing Caso Negreira investigation.

We are going to defend Barca to the last drop of blood," he said. We have 123 years of showing values, commitment, responsibility, honesty and fair play, because that is how we understand football, sport and life," Laporta said. "Their tactic is to try to drown us, squeeze us, until we give in.

Barcelona still want Lionel Messi, Manchester United may sell Scott McTominay, Thomas Tuchel wants his Chelsea man, and Liverpool will spend this summer.

“Old Trafford sources insist he has an important role to play for the rest of the season and won’t be pushed out. The Argentine striker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, as well as to Inter Miami, and the Saudi Arabian League. “And Tuchel is keen to land the Englishman soon, with the pair having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021. Even if you lose contact.’” “Tuchel is "optimistic" a deal will be made but Chelsea don't want Barry at Bayern if the two clubs meet in the Champions League semi-finals. “He spoke about his disappointment at the fact that Messi had to leave in 2021, but is hopeful that the Argentine can finish his career at the Camp Nou.

Robert Lewandowski has scored twice in Barcelona's 4-0 win at last-place Elche as the Catalan club opened up a 15-point lead atop the standings in pursuit ...

I am motivated to return the confidence the club has placed in me.” Lewandowski hadn’t scored in five games – three with Barcelona and two with Poland – since his goal against Manchester United in a 2-0 loss in the Europa League on Feb. Given the opponent and his team’s commanding league lead, Xavi allowed himself to experiment with his lineup. Sancet leads the team with eight goals this season. Barcelona will try to beat Madrid again on Wednesday in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal match. Lewandowski’s second goal came after Gavi won possession and played the striker clear.

LaLiga top scorer Lewandowski got back on goal trail after three goalless league games, opening the scoring in the 20th minute with a close-range finish after ...

[Ronald Araujo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270821/Ronald-Araújo) headed the ball down to him in front of goal. A great night for the forwards and players who needed and gained a lot of confidence," Xavi added. "He has the Barcelona profile. It is still early but he is a player I like," Xavi said. "Players that have not participated a lot came in to the side and played at a really good level. [Ousmane Dembele](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/229744/Ousmane-Dembélé), [Pedri](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250465/Pedri), [Raphinha](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231050/Raphinha) and [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/219022/frenkie-de-jong).

Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Barcelona edge closer to a first La Liga title since 2019 with a thumping win at Elche.

Assisted by Josan with a cross. Nicolás Fernández Mercau (Elche) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. - Home11 - Shots