Barcelona Thrashes Elche 5-0 in LaLiga Opener

Despite losing key forwards Lewandowski and Ferran, Barcelona demonstrated their formidable squad resources under new manager Flick. The Blaugrana were clinical in the final third, capitalizing on spaces to overcome Elche's surprising first-half possession advantage (55-45) and superior passing count (250-213). game-sweetbonanza.com

Elche, playing more ambitiously than last season, ultimately couldn't contain Barcelona's attacking prowess as the champions displayed their talent and effectiveness in a dominant performance.